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Why the hell is aspirin so popular in the US? Is paracetamol and codeine expensive over there or something?

 

codeine is restricted to Rx only because it is an opiate

paracetamol is called Tylenol here and its very popular also

Why the hell is aspirin so popular in the US? Is paracetamol and codeine expensive over there or something?

 

There's three main over the counter painkillers/antiinflammatory agents. Ibuprofen and Aspirin, which are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol. Acetaminophen is actually the most widespread used painkiller, mostly because there are usually no allergic responses to the drugs, unlike the NSAIDs. Ironically, the mechanism of acetaminophen isn't really that well known.

 

Aspirin is popular in the U.S. because it acts by inhibiting COX2 and reducing production of TXA2. What this does is that not only does it reduce pain by reducing inflammation, but also it reduces the risk of clot formation, effectively acting as a blood thinner. It's more effective at this compared to ibuprofen, which is why it's commonly taken long term in people who are at risk for arterial clotting. Acetaminophen does not have any sort of anticlotting benefit, which is why it's not taken long term like aspirin. In addition, acetaminophen overdose causes acute liver toxicity, and also can become carcinogenic in people who are drinking alcohol and taking it simultaneously.

 

Codeine is an opioid that's illegal to obtain without a prescription, so needless to say, it's not really that commonly used in the U.S.

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There's three main over the counter painkillers/antiinflammatory agents. Ibuprofen and Aspirin, which are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol. Acetaminophen is actually the most widespread used painkiller, mostly because there are usually no allergic responses to the drugs, unlike the NSAIDs. Ironically, the mechanism of acetaminophen isn't really that well known.

 

Aspirin is popular in the U.S. because it acts by inhibiting COX2 and reducing production of TXA2. What this does is that not only does it reduce pain by reducing inflammation, but also it reduces the risk of clot formation, effectively acting as a blood thinner. It's more effective at this compared to ibuprofen, which is why it's commonly taken long term in people who are at risk for arterial clotting. Acetaminophen does not have any sort of anticlotting benefit, which is why it's not taken long term like aspirin. In addition, acetaminophen overdose causes acute liver toxicity, and also can become carcinogenic in people who are drinking alcohol and taking it simultaneously.

 

Codeine is an opioid that's illegal to obtain without a prescription, so needless to say, it's not really that commonly used in the U.S.

 

how did u get an avatar?

High blood pressre is common in rage victims, you should seek the local myg0t forums.

 

this is the local myg0t forums sir. unless there is some kind of local myg0t forums and this is the national one or some shit.

High blood pressre is common in rage victims, you should seek the local myg0t forums.

somebody failed.

Jacking off with your own tears in the shower is one thing...but with blood, thats somewhat disturbing.
Jacking off with your own tears in the shower is one thing...but with blood, thats somewhat disturbing.

u look like a jew

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*edit wow are you scared fag? you ran off and made all your profiles private

lol Ryan Lawera

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this is the local myg0t forums sir. unless there is some kind of local myg0t forums and this is the national one or some shit.

 

How the fuck do you manage to get dressed in the mornings?

How the fuck do you manage to get dressed in the mornings?

 

haha i ask myself the same question :P im such a lazy fuck... lol today i got up at 4pm although i was hungover f00kin college parties. but yeah i mean, it was dark outside when i woke up ffs lol and i really didnt want to get dressed but i was too hungry so i was like fuck it ill get dressed otherwise my flatmates will be fucking pissed off because theyll be like oh em gee hes naked.

 

that answer ur question?

knobjockey;599088']I have some hemroid type thing on my buttcrack plz help doctor if I knive the lump will it go away?

 

It will go away on its own. As long as it's not actively bleeding, you don't have to do anything to it, just make sure you don't act too rough on it. Using a knife on the lump is a terrible idea, considering the location. Feces contains probably more bacteria and infectious material than any other excretion in your body. Popping a hemorrhoid will cause bacteria to enter the wound and possibly cause infection. Just give it time and it'll go away in a few days.

 

In addition, to avoid future incidents of hemorrhoids, drink more water and eat some raisin bran or total instead of dounuts. That way you don't have to strain yourself and risk getting more hemorrhoids or a hernia trying to take a dump.

 

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First off I don't eat fruits or vegetables because they taste like shit, maybe I'll have a salad once every few months but that's it and I've never had a nosebleed so we can toss dr. dipshits analysis out the window.

 

and second some constant nosebleed situations are related to cancer. See X-Files for details.

First off I don't eat fruits or vegetables because they taste like shit, maybe I'll have a salad once every few months but that's it and I've never had a nosebleed so we can toss dr. dipshits analysis out the window.

 

and second some constant nosebleed situations are related to cancer. See X-Files for details.

 

"People who have melanoma have sun exposure, therefore, everyone who is exposed to the sun will get melanoma." That's essentially the logic you are applying in an attempt to troll. Just because you don't eat salad and don't get nosebleed doesn't mean it's the case for everyone. Chronic nosebleeds are very rarely caused by cancer, although it is a possibility. Taking into the fact that he is also probably of a younger age group, the likelihood of cancer is much lower than, say a 60 year old, simply because the incidence of cancer rises exponentially with age. That's not to say that it is impossible that it's leukemia or some sort of tumor in the nasopharynx, but it's just rare.

Since we're on the topic of rare, ghizzle, do you have a problem with clotting when you get cut or bruises? Ie, if you get cut with anything (I'll leave the trolling about this statement to anyone else on the forum), do you find that it takes a VERY long time for the bleeding to stop? Also, any family history of hemophilia?
It will go away on its own. As long as it's not actively bleeding, you don't have to do anything to it, just make sure you don't act too rough on it. Using a knife on the lump is a terrible idea, considering the location. Feces contains probably more bacteria and infectious material than any other excretion in your body. Popping a hemorrhoid will cause bacteria to enter the wound and possibly cause infection. Just give it time and it'll go away in a few days.

 

In addition, to avoid future incidents of hemorrhoids, drink more water and eat some raisin bran or total instead of dounuts. That way you don't have to strain yourself and risk getting more hemorrhoids or a hernia trying to take a dump.

 

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ok sir ty I havent had to strain tho cause I had food poisoning forawhile and was shitting water but anyways i will follow your advice doc thanks

knobjockey;599106']ok sir ty I havent had to strain tho cause I had food poisoning forawhile and was shitting water but anyways i will follow your advice doc thanks

 

Oh, well in that case, it's totally the opposite. Excessive diarrhea is also a cause of hemorrhoids. Doesn't mean you shouldn't get more fiber, but in your case, it's not due to constipation. Like I said, it'll heal on it's own, and the hemorrhoid is due to food poisoning. (See why it's important to provide a complete medical history? That extra info changes everything)

how did u get an avatar?

 

We supplied him his avatar being that he is the best damn doctor in the world.

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