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Acetaminophen for Pain User Reviews

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Rating: 5.9

Acetaminophen has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 60 reviews for the treatment of pain. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Acetaminophen

  • wcl...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 16, 2019

Acetaminophen "In the early nineties, I was taking Tylenol for severe headaches. We had first responders in our workplace that pushed me to larger strengths and doses. 'You're a big guy, you need it, you can take it.' Don't listen. Never go over the recommended dose for your weight. It will permanently damage your liver. My liver transplant was Dec. 19, 1996."

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  • tap...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 8, 2019

Acetaminophen "It’s one of the most worthless medicines I know of. I have tried Tylenol on numerous occasions throughout my life for migraines, back pain, menstrual cramps, post-surgical pain, arthritis pain because some doctor or friend has recommended it. Each time it did absolutely nothing for me. Aspirin is a better pain reliever. Now, with severe chronic pain, my doctor wants me to try it again. No thank you. I give it 1 star because I never suffered any side effects from it."

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  • Ban...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 31, 2019

Acetaminophen "I had a sudden experience of lower back pain, to the point where it hurt to breathe, and I wasn't able to sit because it meant bending my back. I took 2 pills of the extra strength. After about 15-20 minutes, I could breathe without crying, it was still extremely painful to sit, but after another 15 minutes or so, 90% of the pain was completely gone. So thankful for Tylenol extra strength!"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 26, 2011

Acetaminophen "Only over-the-counter pain med I can take with Crohn's disease. All other painkillers have some degree of aspirin in them. For those with stomach diseases, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the only thing we can take."

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  • mtu...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 1, 2019

Acetaminophen "It is the absolute worst painkiller to take when you have period pain. It did not ease my period pain at all. I would not recommend it to anyone. Don't touch it. I am very lucky now that I do not take Paracetamol anymore."

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  • Yea...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 10, 2020

Acetaminophen "My doctor won't prescribe medication for my fibromyalgia and arthritis pain. He told me to take Tylenol Arthritis. Well, it works sometimes, but most of the time it barely touches the pain. If I take aspirin with it, it works better. But I'm still in a lot of pain. I don't like using creams because I had a cat die from Icy Hot poisoning, so that's not really an option. I need something else."

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  • Ked...
  • October 13, 2009

Acetaminophen "I was prescribed 1 gram (2 extra strength) by mouth every 4-6 hours for a severe tooth problem, cracked tooth in half, until I see my dentist on Friday. (It's Tuesday.) Does absolutely nothing for the pain."

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  • She...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 11, 2018

Acetaminophen "I have gotten migraines from childhood. I also am very active and sometimes suffer neck and shoulder pain, resulting in yet another headache. I have used Tylenol for my entire adult life, and I cannot even think of what life would've been without it. I have always gotten high fevers with no other symptoms when others get sick. Tylenol has helped me through all of it. From migraines to horrible monthly cramps. Crazy when I think about it... It allowed me to function normally through some of the worst moments of life. I am, thankfully, a perfectly healthy 51-year-old, and 2 hours ago I woke with a sickening headache from 3 days of hard yard work. All gone now. Got to thinking... I should say, 'Thank you, Tylenol.'"

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  • September 11, 2010

Acetaminophen "I have found Tylenol and other equivalents to be relatively ineffective in reducing pain associated with my degenerative disk disease (neck pain, severe headaches, lower back pain). I have had some success with tramadol coupled with muscle relaxants, Tylenol with codeine, and Vicodin (5 and 7.5 mg). I also had good results with Aleve until I started to have stomach problems."

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  • jus...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 27, 2023

Acetaminophen "Tylenol is the most useless pain reliever I have ever tried. It does nothing for even the slightest discomfort. I would not recommend it to anyone. A combination of aspirin and ibuprofen with a cup of strong coffee is a better alternative."

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  • cvd...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 21, 2017

Acetaminophen "I use it a few times per week for pain flares with my chronic pain. It seems to work better than extra strength and longer. I don't need to rely on my oxycodone as much now that I take this for some pain flares. That being said, not every pain flare is the same, and I end up still using one of my oxycodone. I'm allowed up to 4 per day, but now I take one or two since I started to use Tylenol 8 Hour. I use the store brand of it too, and it works just as well."

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  • Law...
  • February 6, 2019

Acetaminophen "I had my rotator cuff repaired, and I was sent home with a block in my arm that did not even last 24 hours. Also, I was sent home with a liquid bulb of pain medicine around my neck, with the tubing inserted into my shoulder. In less than 24 hours, the tubing leaked twice and finally just fell out. I had one pain medicine prescription. I had to half each one into 4. It was terrible pain, and the doctors advised me to take Extra Strength Tylenol. It does nothing for me. I don’t understand why there’s a push to take Tylenol. I’m certain Tylenol would work for me if I exceeded the recommended dose. Thus, why so many people have liver damage? Tylenol and Extra Strength Tylenol are like taking nothing. I even tried going without it and then taking Tylenol. No difference!!! Nothing!!"

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  • Tar...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 23, 2024

"Tylenol (or in its generic form APAP) is a decent pain killer on its own, but obviously, it won't touch severe pain where an opiate is needed. I find it helpful for any minor aches or pains, including lower back pain, though Soma and Flexeril work better. I take 1g at a time and try to keep it to a couple of times a week. I was at the ER a year back, and the doctors were giving EVERYONE Tylenol and Ibuprofen, even people who needed an opiate. Tylenol has NO place in pain management, which is severe pain, unfortunately. For minor things, it works great, and the generic versions are very cheap: $8 for 500 capsules."

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  • Inn...
  • January 9, 2017

Acetaminophen "Administered an IV bolus of 600 mg of Paracetamol to a patient in severe to moderate pain, and the patient suddenly started sleeping off, but that was not expected, so I checked and found the pulse unrecordable and BP not measurable. Quickly gave an IV bolus of saline and restored vitals, and subsequently monitored the patient for the next six hours. I think the effect of rapid administration IV should be hammered on."

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  • dor...
  • July 4, 2022

"I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica, plus three kinds of arthritis plus a low-grade fever. Ibuprofen helps the pain from those things if I want to add severe heartburn. I take Tylenol (acetaminophen) sometimes when I'm desperate for relief. It never has helped pain, but sometimes I just have to do something. There is one thing it always does, though. It always causes nausea."

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  • Bri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 18, 2020

Acetaminophen "This is called 'extra strength,' but it does NOTHING? Every six hours, because it's a big, bad painkiller. I can't take anything but Tylenol right now, and that's really, really sad. I may as well not take anything and suffer through."

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  • Sol...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 4, 2017

Acetaminophen "Took one capsule before going to bed for a week to help sleep (arthritis). Had a reaction of hypertension and tachycardia. Stopped taking anything extra besides regular meds. Took it again about a month later. Had the same reaction, only much worse. Ended up in the OR. Realized what the cause was. I have never taken any more, and the condition has not returned after three months. My doctors were not aware of this reaction from Tylenol until I found this site."

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  • dou...
  • August 31, 2009

Acetaminophen "I used to take regular Tylenol two at a time. When I needed, I got up to taking 3 to 4 times a day. I switched to taking the 8-hour version, and it really works fairly well. It is OTC medicine and reasonable price, and it works."

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  • Sas...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 2, 2021

"Tylenol has never worked even a little for me. It seems to be the go-to pain reliever at hospitals and emergency rooms here in Canada, but really does nothing, even when it's Tylenol-3. It has never even gotten rid of a headache for me, let alone real pain. I can't count the number of times it's been prescribed for me following surgery for broken bones (for use after I'm off morphine or other opiates). It might as well be a sugar pill. My sister is the same — it just does nothing. I don't know why they still give this to people as a pain reliever. I always end up buying naproxen or ibuprofen instead."

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  • Spr...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 15, 2021

Acetaminophen "This is my breakthrough pain drug for occipital and trigeminal neuralgia attacks. And after brain surgery, I took this around the clock for months for the nerve pain. It took my pain level from 7 down to 2 in about half an hour and lasted 4-5 hours. I could tell when it was time to take another dose. I carry a packet of the powder form in my wallet for neuralgia emergencies."

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  • ren...
  • May 5, 2011

"Tylenol PM helps me so much with my pain at night because at night my back pain is the worst, and every once in a while, I take a Tylenol PM, and I feel great and can sleep well, and I also feel better the next couple of days."

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  • Bj5...
  • May 22, 2021

Acetaminophen "The 2021 commercial is very sincere and touching. I use Tylenol, and it works well for me. After seeing the commercial, I feel like the company is in business for more reasons than just the revenue. It has worked well for me through a variety of medical issues, and I will continue to use this product. Thanks."

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  • Jwr...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 22, 2017

"I take acetaminophen for various reasons, mostly headaches, though. I was advised to stay away from all NSAID medications due to the risk of GI bleeding when mixed with anti-depressants. Acetaminophen isn't the best pain-relieving substance, but it works well enough for me."

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  • Att...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 5, 2023

Acetaminophen "Acetaminophen is the safest drug. It works better for pain whenever I feel pain, even generalized pain or site-specific pain. It relieves pain without any side effects like gastric irritation, gastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, etc."

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  • Cap...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 4, 2022

"I see some acetaminophen does absolutely nothing for pain, be it a headache, muscle pain, sunburn, anything I've tried it for, it failed miserably. Absolutely no noticeable pain relief. For a headache, I take Advil, which rocks for most types of pain, or Aleve, which is very good but not quite as good as Advil. I take a quarter of an aspirin each day as a blood thinner. Avoid Tylenol, I don't know why it's the best seller, maybe people take it because that's what their parents took."

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