Originally Posted by brit_usa2014 (Post 12072366)

Are Paracetamol & Tylenol both the same? Google says yes (it contains the same active ingredients) but I find paracetamol much better for giving pain reliefs.

Any insights?

Originally Posted by mrken30 (Post 12072933)

I think Codeine is pharmacist controlled in the UK, ie a Pharmacist has to authorize the sale from what I remember. Kaolin and Morphine has the same restrictions.

Originally Posted by MidAtlantic (Post 12072935)

"Control" is a bit strong. As I recall, they ask a couple of simple questions then sell it to you.

Originally Posted by Rete (Post 12072896)

My sister has actually done this to me on several occasions without my knowing it. I would say I had a terrible headache or my shoulder hurt where the rod is set into the joint and she would give me Advil without my knowing it. Didn't work at all. I would go home and take my IB and be pain free within a half hour. Visit with the sis again and again she slips me the Advil and again it doesn't work but at home later the IB does. After the third time this happens, I ask what are you giving me? Advil the little minx replies. So I started carrying a small bottle of IB with me at all times. :ohmy: Since IB comes in so many different "shapes" from oval to small round pills and also gel caps, I didn't question that the shape was different. Anywho, I take what works for me. Having a rod in your upper arm from shoulder to elbow cup does mean pain on many occasions, thus I carry my relief with me now.

Originally Posted by mrken30 (Post 12072933)

I think Codeine is pharmacist controlled in the UK, ie a Pharmacist has to authorize the sale from what I remember. Kaolin and Morphine has the same restrictions.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12073010)

This med is the number one cause of acute liver failure in the US due to unintentional overdose.

Originally Posted by yellowroom (Post 12073015)

To get a generic license, the generic manufacturer has to show bioequivalence, ie their tablet releases the drug and the body absorbs at the same rate as the branded original. So in theory, they should perform the same. Many people do report a difference compared to the branded form - I would encourage people to dial the numbers on the back of the packets to report that if it doesn't work for you. .....

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12073041)

Curiously though, and contrary to what you are implying, Rete's problem appears to be with the leading brand of ibuprofen, not a cheaper generic.

Originally Posted by mrken30 (Post 12072933)

I think Codeine is pharmacist controlled in the UK, ie a Pharmacist has to authorize the sale from what I remember. Kaolin and Morphine has the same restrictions.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12072665)

If you following the dose instructions there is zero harm. If you take 20 it will kill you.

Originally Posted by Mallory (Post 12073159)

There has been a history of young girls breaking up with their bf and taking an overdose as a drama queen, attention-seeking, behaviour. They have no plan to kill themselves, just pretend like they are. Unfortunately, they have no idea how dangerous even a small overdose of acetaminophen is. .....

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12073041)

Curiously though, and contrary to what you are implying, Rete's problem appears to be with the leading brand of ibuprofen, not a cheaper generic.