I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Allergies, Parpyone. A lot of people are allergic. Plus asprin is a blood thinner, May involves stroke. Also irritates the stomach. may cause bleeding from stomach ulcers. Take asprin only knowing you are not susceptible to the above.

Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Allergies, Parpyone. A lot of people are allergic. Plus asprin is a blood thinner, May involves stroke. Also irritates the stomach. may cause bleeding from stomach ulcers. Take asprin only knowing you are not susceptible to the above.

OTOH paracetamol is apparently harsh on the liver.

I am in that minority for whom paracetamol is largely ineffective and normally would prefer aspirin. Other people find paracetamol more effective.

There are certain chronic conditions and injuries for which aspirin is not suitable. When I was injured I was told to stay off aspirin as it would delay healing. I used
Diclofenac instead and found it good enough.

Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Allergies, Parpyone. A lot of people are allergic. Plus asprin is a blood thinner, May involves stroke. Also irritates the stomach. may cause bleeding from stomach ulcers. Take asprin only knowing you are not susceptible to the above.

Also Aspirin is hard to find in Australia because the parrots eat ‘em all.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Allergies, Parpyone. A lot of people are allergic. Plus asprin is a blood thinner, May involves stroke. Also irritates the stomach. may cause bleeding from stomach ulcers. Take asprin only knowing you are not susceptible to the above.

Also Aspirin is hard to find in Australia because the parrots eat ‘em all.

Another aspirin’ comedian

dv said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Woodie said:

Allergies, Parpyone. A lot of people are allergic. Plus asprin is a blood thinner, May involves stroke. Also irritates the stomach. may cause bleeding from stomach ulcers. Take asprin only knowing you are not susceptible to the above.

Also Aspirin is hard to find in Australia because the parrots eat ‘em all.

Another aspirin’ comedian

:)

Asprin is my drug of choice, it works for me if I get crook.
And by the time the ambulance driver got to you you were probably delirious.

Peak Warming Man said:

Asprin is my drug of choice, it works for me if I get crook.
And by the time the ambulance driver got to you you were probably delirious.

I prefer aspirin for headaches.

And on one doctor’s advice I use them together (max dose for each) for severe pain

Peak Warming Man said:

Asprin is my drug of choice, it works for me if I get crook.
And by the time the ambulance driver got to you you were probably delirious.

Haven’t had asprin since I was a kid.

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Asprin is my drug of choice, it works for me if I get crook.
And by the time the ambulance driver got to you you were probably delirious.

I prefer aspirin for headaches.

And on one doctor’s advice I use them together (max dose for each) for severe pain

If your problem is inflammation then asprin is the first choice unless you have something stronger.

try acetaminophen

SCIENCE said:

try acetaminophen

There is no difference between acetaminophen and paracetamol.

Fine, N-acetyl-para-aminophenol

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Use what works, they both have risks.

Neither is more or less effective than the other in most cases (a few exceptions e.g. aspirin for migraines), both a relatively safe.

poikilotherm said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Use what works, they both have risks.

Neither is more or less effective than the other in most cases (a few exceptions e.g. aspirin for migraines), both a relatively safe.

What about if you’re having a heart attack, eh.

I use aspirin for muscle discomfort if I’ve been doing a lot of physical work because I need an anti-inflammatory for that. For pain itself, I’d use paracetamol, and I used to use it for period pain. I rarely get headaches, but I’d use paracetamol for that. In my head, aspirin is first and foremost an anti-inflammatory. But for me ibuprofen works better sometimes for that. Note – all personal and anecdotal and applies to this body that I inhabit. I have no idea about other bodies.

sibeen said:

poikilotherm said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Use what works, they both have risks.

Neither is more or less effective than the other in most cases (a few exceptions e.g. aspirin for migraines), both a relatively safe.

What about if you’re having a heart attack, eh.

ask if they have a boat.

sibeen said:

poikilotherm said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Use what works, they both have risks.

Neither is more or less effective than the other in most cases (a few exceptions e.g. aspirin for migraines), both a relatively safe.

What about if you’re having a heart attack, eh.

Just grab the defibrillator and worry about the pills later….

;)

sibeen said:

poikilotherm said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Use what works, they both have risks.

Neither is more or less effective than the other in most cases (a few exceptions e.g. aspirin for migraines), both a relatively safe.

What about if you’re having a heart attack, eh.

Probs won’t be worried about a headache eh.

you might if the heart attack plus headache is from unzipping your tubes all the way from your heart to your head and aspirin might not help that either

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

mollwollfumble said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

poikilotherm said:

mollwollfumble said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

isn’t that what they do with antidepressants though

SCIENCE said:

poikilotherm said:

mollwollfumble said:

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

isn’t that what they do with antidepressants though

Maybe at Hollywood Upstairs Medical School.

poikilotherm said:

mollwollfumble said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

giggles

mollwollfumble said:

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

Nothing is completely safe for everyone.

Apart from individual conditions, there’s taking other things in conjunction with OTC meds, diet, general health etc.

Witty Rejoinder said:

poikilotherm said:

mollwollfumble said:

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

giggles

i don’t understand, how does ‘e know what mollwollfumble’s best cycle is not ¿

Divine Angel said:

mollwollfumble said:

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

Nothing is completely safe for everyone.

Apart from individual conditions, there’s taking other things in conjunction with OTC meds, diet, general health etc.

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

mollwollfumble said:

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

Nothing is completely safe for everyone.

Apart from individual conditions, there’s taking other things in conjunction with OTC meds, diet, general health etc.

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

I once argued with an anti vaxxer; she said she would never have a vaccination until they were 100% guaranteed safe. I pointed out not even paracetamol was 100% guaranteed safe, and no one could 100% guarantee she would be safe leaving her house today. She actually changed her mind about safety of medications. Whoda thunk it?

Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

Nothing is completely safe for everyone.

Apart from individual conditions, there’s taking other things in conjunction with OTC meds, diet, general health etc.

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

I once argued with an anti vaxxer; she said she would never have a vaccination until they were 100% guaranteed safe. I pointed out not even paracetamol was 100% guaranteed safe, and no one could 100% guarantee she would be safe leaving her house today. She actually changed her mind about safety of medications. Whoda thunk it?

So you turned her off completely against the efficacy of modern medicine? WIN.

Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

Nothing is completely safe for everyone.

Apart from individual conditions, there’s taking other things in conjunction with OTC meds, diet, general health etc.

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

I once argued with an anti vaxxer; she said she would never have a vaccination until they were 100% guaranteed safe. I pointed out not even paracetamol was 100% guaranteed safe, and no one could 100% guarantee she would be safe leaving her house today. She actually changed her mind about safety of medications. Whoda thunk it?

in all seriousness can you please document refinements of your technique for future generations to use to eradicate such viruses of the mind as you claim to have successfully treated, it might do better than what they talk about in this ABC article here

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-02-07/coronavirus-conspiracy-theories-fighting-social-media-futile/11933892

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

I once argued with an anti vaxxer; she said she would never have a vaccination until they were 100% guaranteed safe. I pointed out not even paracetamol was 100% guaranteed safe, and no one could 100% guarantee she would be safe leaving her house today. She actually changed her mind about safety of medications. Whoda thunk it?

So you turned her off completely against the efficacy of modern medicine? WIN.

One fewer tadpole in the shallow end of the gene pool.

Mr B’Car.
I remember that you, like me, had a hernia that was in need of corrective surgery. FWIW I had my three (!!) repaired last Wednesday and I’m recovering at home now. Overall no big deal but it is difficult to get up & down with regular chairs. I’m using a spare electric recliner probably for the first few days or so.
Spocky is doing a superb job of looking after me, it would be a vastly more difficult job without her as for example I’m not supposed to drive for at least a week, not allowed to pick up anything more than 5 kg, etc. All that conspires to make it very tricky indeed for a solo person at home unfortunately. So if you’re getting it repaired, it’d be pretty much a requirement for someone to help you for at least the first week then be able to pop in at least once a day for the next few weeks.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

oh we missed that assertion from before, entertaining, doctors are perfect hey

lol

I once argued with an anti vaxxer; she said she would never have a vaccination until they were 100% guaranteed safe. I pointed out not even paracetamol was 100% guaranteed safe, and no one could 100% guarantee she would be safe leaving her house today. She actually changed her mind about safety of medications. Whoda thunk it?

So you turned her off completely against the efficacy of modern medicine? WIN.

oh sorry we interpreted differently our mistake

Spiny Norman said:

Mr B’Car.
I remember that you, like me, had a hernia that was in need of corrective surgery. FWIW I had my three (!!) repaired last Wednesday and I’m recovering at home now. Overall no big deal but it is difficult to get up & down with regular chairs. I’m using a spare electric recliner probably for the first few days or so.
Spocky is doing a superb job of looking after me, it would be a vastly more difficult job without her as for example I’m not supposed to drive for at least a week, not allowed to pick up anything more than 5 kg, etc. All that conspires to make it very tricky indeed for a solo person at home unfortunately. So if you’re getting it repaired, it’d be pretty much a requirement for someone to help you for at least the first week then be able to pop in at least once a day for the next few weeks.

You take it easy Pilgrim.

poikilotherm said:

mollwollfumble said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve always tended to favour aspirin as the more effective painkiller, but I noticed during my recent hospital stay that they only offer paracetamol and seem to have a low opinion of aspirin.

The ambulance driver also advised against taking aspirin for pain relief, but I can’t remember why.

Which is the safest and most effective choice for common headaches etc?

Huh? That’s an easy one to answer.

Take everything. It would never have been be released onto the market without a doctor’s prescription unless it’s completely safe.

I kept a pain diary for months last year during about 6 months of sciatica, measuring the comparative effectiveness of all the common pain medications, and a placebo, every couple of hours every day.

The first take home message is that everything loses effectiveness over time. At just a few days on recommended dose it starts to lose effectiveness, and by a fortnight to three weeks at recommended dose it’s little or no better than a placebo.

So take one medicine until it loses effectiveness, switch to a second then when it loses effectiveness switch to a third, ditto fourth and possibly fifth. Then go cold turkey for a fortnight and repeat.

My best cycle was: paracetamol, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib, naproxen, placebo, then restart.

No.

Well at least now we have some context for mollwolfumble’s eccentricities

Anyone here still in touch with kii?

I was just wondering how she and Mr. kii are getting on in the land of stable genius.

captain_spalding said:

Anyone here still in touch with kii?

I was just wondering how she and Mr. kii are getting on in the land of stable genius.

Poop, wrong thread again.

I think the pain relief needs to be paired with the type of pain and what health issues the person may or may not have and if you pop any pain relief medication like they’re tic tacs then you are likely at some point to experience the side effects that are listed on the packaging.

I do remember that young person who died from liver failure in hospital after a short period in care. The medical dosage was correct , however the previous extended usage had damaged the liver of the young person and his passing was to follow due to the misunderstanding of any medication can be harmful if used outside the recommended dosage and duration of recommended treatment times.

Aspirin can be harsh on the stomach and is not ok for paediatric pain and fever management. Some people use a small dose of aspirin daily for stroke risk management as a hope to be a proactive step to preventing blood clots but if a patient was already using warfarin (blood thinner) then adding to that might not be ok and paracetamol the better option.

monkey skipper said:

I think the pain relief needs to be paired with the type of pain and what health issues the person may or may not have and if you pop any pain relief medication like they’re tic tacs then you are likely at some point to experience the side effects that are listed on the packaging.

I do remember that young person who died from liver failure in hospital after a short period in care. The medical dosage was correct , however the previous extended usage had damaged the liver of the young person and his passing was to follow due to the misunderstanding of any medication can be harmful if used outside the recommended dosage and duration of recommended treatment times.

Aspirin can be harsh on the stomach and is not ok for paediatric pain and fever management. Some people use a small dose of aspirin daily for stroke risk management as a hope to be a proactive step to preventing blood clots but if a patient was already using warfarin (blood thinner) then adding to that might not be ok and paracetamol the better option.

I take 100 mg of aspirin each day on the advice of my cardiologist.

sibeen said:

monkey skipper said:

I think the pain relief needs to be paired with the type of pain and what health issues the person may or may not have and if you pop any pain relief medication like they’re tic tacs then you are likely at some point to experience the side effects that are listed on the packaging.

I do remember that young person who died from liver failure in hospital after a short period in care. The medical dosage was correct , however the previous extended usage had damaged the liver of the young person and his passing was to follow due to the misunderstanding of any medication can be harmful if used outside the recommended dosage and duration of recommended treatment times.

Aspirin can be harsh on the stomach and is not ok for paediatric pain and fever management. Some people use a small dose of aspirin daily for stroke risk management as a hope to be a proactive step to preventing blood clots but if a patient was already using warfarin (blood thinner) then adding to that might not be ok and paracetamol the better option.

I take 100 mg of aspirin each day on the advice of my cardiologist.

I think that John Laws takes Aspirin daily for heart health as well. Me personally ibuprofen and aspirin would make me vomit by day three of the using either medication.

Spiny Norman said:

Mr B’Car.
I remember that you, like me, had a hernia that was in need of corrective surgery. FWIW I had my three (!!) repaired last Wednesday and I’m recovering at home now. Overall no big deal but it is difficult to get up & down with regular chairs. I’m using a spare electric recliner probably for the first few days or so.
Spocky is doing a superb job of looking after me, it would be a vastly more difficult job without her as for example I’m not supposed to drive for at least a week, not allowed to pick up anything more than 5 kg, etc. All that conspires to make it very tricky indeed for a solo person at home unfortunately. So if you’re getting it repaired, it’d be pretty much a requirement for someone to help you for at least the first week then be able to pop in at least once a day for the next few weeks.

Glad it went well, Spiny. Recovery sounds a bit more arduous than I was expecting.

I’ve been put on the list for surgery but no idea when my turn is likely to come around, could be a very long time given that it’s not an emergency.

Bubblecar said:

Glad it went well, Spiny. Recovery sounds a bit more arduous than I was expecting.

I’ve been put on the list for surgery but no idea when my turn is likely to come around, could be a very long time given that it’s not an emergency.

4th day after the op now, I woke up about half an hour ago and am feeling quite a lot better than the previous days.

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken in combination if required.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/can-i-take-paracetamol-and-ibuprofen-together/

fsm said:

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken in combination if required.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/can-i-take-paracetamol-and-ibuprofen-together/

This is correct. Apparently.
Trouble is, they still don’t seem to work for me. Even the cortisone injection didn’t help my torn tendons.

fsm said:

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken in combination if required.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/can-i-take-paracetamol-and-ibuprofen-together/

poikilotherm said:

fsm said:

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken in combination if required.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/can-i-take-paracetamol-and-ibuprofen-together/

It is much cheaper to buy the generic brands and then combine them yourself.

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

The pharmacist always discusses my medication with me.

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

Tau.Neutrino said:

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

Mine do too, but I can never find any video information with them..

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

True.

Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

Mine do too, but I can never find any video information with them..

Why do you need video? I know you can read because you answered my post.

Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

True

Pharmacies should also provide video screen information on any drug, see what the molecules look like in the drugs, related information on how the body responds to those drugs etc.

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

Mine do too, but I can never find any video information with them..

It will be great when they can print video screens on the front of the medication packets

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

Sounds like a job for the slattern wench.

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

All my prescription drugs come with their own leaflet telling me all the bad things thta may occur if…

Mine do too, but I can never find any video information with them..

Why do you need video? I know you can read because you answered my post.

Wouldn’t you like see videos on packets ?

Peak Warming Man said:

Rule 303 said:

Drug interactions are so complex, and general public knowledge of over-the-counter meds is so poor that I think medicoes need to start taking some responsibility for educating their patients that if you’re taking anything and you’re thinking of adding anything, you should be talking a pharmacist.

Pharmacists could step up the game from their end, too – Having an assistant ask the patient ‘Have you taken these before?’ or ‘Do you have any questions about this medication?’ is not providing good service, IMO.

Sounds like a job for the slattern wench.

:)

Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Mine do too, but I can never find any video information with them..

Why do you need video? I know you can read because you answered my post.

Wouldn’t you like see videos on packets ?

Drugs cost too much now without adding to the burden.

My muscles are complaining about the couch pulling and mowing and bike riding I did this morning. So I’ve taken a prophylactic Disprin tablet to damp down the inflammation from the microtears.

buffy said:

My muscles are complaining about the couch pulling and mowing and bike riding I did this morning. So I’ve taken a prophylactic Disprin tablet to damp down the inflammation from the microtears.

You have a haphazard approach to medical intervention.

Witty Rejoinder said:

buffy said:

My muscles are complaining about the couch pulling and mowing and bike riding I did this morning. So I’ve taken a prophylactic Disprin tablet to damp down the inflammation from the microtears.

You have a haphazard approach to medical intervention.

sounds like many professionals

Witty Rejoinder said:

buffy said:

My muscles are complaining about the couch pulling and mowing and bike riding I did this morning. So I’ve taken a prophylactic Disprin tablet to damp down the inflammation from the microtears.

You have a haphazard approach to medical intervention.

Huh? Basically non interventionist, but with allowances made for pain relief. And always apply “If I do this, will the outcome be any different?” If it won’t don’t bother doing it.

buffy said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

buffy said:

My muscles are complaining about the couch pulling and mowing and bike riding I did this morning. So I’ve taken a prophylactic Disprin tablet to damp down the inflammation from the microtears.

You have a haphazard approach to medical intervention.

Huh? Basically non interventionist, but with allowances made for pain relief. And always apply “If I do this, will the outcome be any different?” If it won’t don’t bother doing it.

Like I said…