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Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: Is There a Difference? [Infographic]

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Oct 2, 2019

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Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen are both used for pain relief, but are they the same? And do they treat the same symptoms? Acetaminophen is effective for relieving pain and fever, while Ibuprofen relieves pain, fever, and inflammation. Determining which pain reliever to take is a matter of finding what works best for you. However, here are some general guidelines to help you choose depending on the type of pain you are experiencing.

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Stephany is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about pet care, CBD, stress, self care, meditation, time management, brain training, and natural remedies with a focus on the science behind it all. She has three dogs, three cats, walks half marathons, and practices yoga and powerlifting. You can often find her training her dogs or experimenting with new flavors in the kitchen.

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