acetaminophen Archives - MedShadow Foundation

Can I Take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Advil (Ibuprofen) Together?

Posted on Nov 18, 2025

Chances are you’ve reached for acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), two of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, at some point in your life. These medications can alleviate pain and fever, and ibuprofen is also helpful for lowering inflammation. But is taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen together more effective than taking one alone? And is it safe? Sometimes, yes. ... Read More

Will Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy Harm Your Baby? The Evidence Is Complicated

Posted on Sep 25, 2025

Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the BMJ published a new meta-analysis reviewing existing studies on the links between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and ADHD or autism diagnoses. The researchers noted that while some studies did show an increased likelihood of diagnosis, none of the studies that took into account familial factors or genetics found such a ... Read More

Drinking and Drugs: How Alcohol Can Mess With Your Medicine

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

Mixing Alcohol and Medicine Alcohol has strong associations with fun and relaxation, but it’s just another drug as far as your body is concerned. The side effects of medicines can be increased when you have even one drink. Beer, wine or hard liquor, combined with other drugs, can create dangerous, even life-threatening, interactions that include ... Read More

Tough Out a Cold or Medicate It? Good Question

Posted on Nov 19, 2015

A major issue with many OTC cold remedies is that they can swap cold symptoms with unwelcome (and possibly dangerous) side effects. Wander into the cold-and-flu aisle at your local drugstore and you’ll be joining many others trying to choose something — anything! — to ease the misery of cold symptoms. But which remedy is ... Read More