Pain killers

[Pommerania78]

Can one take ibuprofen and excedrin and others without triggering AF? Thanks.

[Buffafly]

Not advised, and definitely not allowed if on anticoagulation. Suggest you read recent posts Kent2007

[Pommerania78 in reply to Buffafly]

I do not take anti-coagulants.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Pommerania78]

Ibuprofen has been showwn to cause AF.

[Finvola]

All oral NSAID's but especially Ibuprofen and Diclofenac can trigger AF and are proven to cause it in the first place.

[Pommerania78 in reply to Finvola]

Thanks, So what do you use for pain relief?

[Finvola in reply to Pommerania78]

I use paracetamol but if I need something stronger, then it's Co-codamol. Over the counter strength is usually enough but prescription-only stuff is good for short-term stronger pain. For my back pain I use a sparing amount of anti-inflammatory gel for a day or two and try to help with heat and ice packs.

[Tapanac]

no ibuprofen if on anticoagulants. If not on anticoagulants I would wonder why as they are one of the first things prescribed for atrial fibrillation / flutter to help prevent strokes because of blood clots forming in the heart.

Paracetamol is really the most recommended

All the best

[Ppiman]

I am sure there is no contraindication to take either and that you will be fine; however, ibuprofen is quite a complex drug and might affect you differently from other people, often owing to the way different people's livers clear their system of drugs. Aso, Excedrin contains caffeine which a few people are extra sensitive to, although tests have shown that coffee does not trigger Af at all.

Steve

[Pommerania78 in reply to Ppiman]

Thanks.

[Jctga]

I routinely take Excedrin and have not had a problem. Usually caffeine in a pepsi can cause extra PVCs but one or two Excedrin is no issue for me. It’s the only thing that works for a headache for me.

[Pommerania78 in reply to Jctga]

Thanks.