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I was taking a lot of Ibuprofen due to frequent illnesses while simultaneously needing to be healthy. I started to get terrible heartburn that caused me to hun

I was taking a lot of Ibuprofen due to frequent illnesses while simultaneously needing to be healthy. I started to get terrible heartburn that caused me to hunch over at times. Tried dietary changes. Finally, I happened to read that this and ulcers is a side effect of NSAIDs. Switched to acetaminophen, and was generally more judicious about taking fever meds, and I haven’t had heartburn in months now.

nickpp 1y ago
Did you take your Ibuprofen with some food?
cheald 1y ago
Acetaminophen doesn't deteriorate the stomach lining like NSAIDs, but it also isn't anti-inflammatory. It's an analgesic and antipyretic.
- georgeburdell 1y ago
  Yes, I mention this all in the context of needing a fever reducer