• FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    UK National Health Service Website:

    FAQ: Can I take [X] for long periods?

    [paracetamol]

    It’s safe to take paracetamol regularly for many years as long as you do not take more than the recommended dose.

    [ibuprofen]

    If you still need ibuprofen after taking it for 10 days (or for 3 days if you’re under 18) check with your doctor before continuing. If you need to take ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules or liquid for a long time and you’re at risk of getting a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe a medicine to help protect your stomach.

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      3 days ago

      It seems like you’ve mistaken what “strong” means.

      But I shouldn’t have said “long term”. The dangers of each are different.
      Ibuprofen is relatively safe to go a bit over the recommended dose, but not over the recommended duration.
      Paracetamol is relatively safe to go over the recommended duration, but not the recommended dose.