A Comparison of Aspirin, Acetaminophen, and Ibuprofen
The Common Painkillers
| Drug name | Reduces inflammation? | Reduces pain of swollen joints? | Irritates stomach and causes bleeding? | Affects blood clotting? | Causes Reye's Syndrome? | Makes kidney problems worse? |
| Aspirin |
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X |
| Acetaminophen | X |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Ibuprofen |
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X |
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