What is difference between aspirin and ibuprofen?

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The main differences between aspirin and ibuprofen are: Aspirin is significantly more likely than low-dose ibuprofen to cause gastrointestinal side effects. The risk of other side effects is similar. Ibuprofen is preferred over aspirin for ongoing conditions such as arthritis, menstrual cramps, and back pain.

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Aspirin is safer than acetaminophen, he said, though to be used as a pain reliever it requires much higher doses — which can have side effects like stomach upset. Ibuprofen doesnt have these two problems — its less toxic than the others in the doses that give people pain relief. But it has other side effects.

Subsequently, question is, can you take ibuprofen instead of aspirin? Ibuprofen, sold as Motrin or Advil, is chemically similar to regular aspirin and functions in a similar way. In lower doses, ibuprofen seems to irritate the esophagus and stomach lining less than aspirin and naproxen. Naproxen, sold as Aleve, is especially effective as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Keeping this in view, is Ibuprofen a blood thinner like aspirin?

Ibuprofen Thins the Blood While not as strong as some medicines (for example, aspirin), ibuprofen still slows down blood clotting time. This means that if you cut yourself, or have an injury, it may take longer to stop bleeding.

What is the difference between aspirin and acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen and aspirin work to treat pain and fever by reducing inflammation in the body. However, acetaminophen is an antipyretic and analgesic while aspirin is an NSAID. Acetaminophen is generally used for mild pain and fever.