48.7 percent of participants said they take ibuprofen when they have a headache, while 25.6 percent voted for acetaminophen.

If you have migraine, you've likely been a regular in the pain-relief aisle at the drugstore. The number of options can be overwhelming, but those with "migraine" on the label probably grab your ...

Should you take Excedrin or Advil for that headache? And does it matter whether you chew a Tums or pop a Prilosec for heartburn? If you don't already need those medications when you go into a ...

Advil, Tylenol, Aleve, and Aspirin. These over-the-counter drugs are essential to our daily body pains. But are we really using the right one for a headache? Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More ...

Migraines are a leading cause of absenteeism ... such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and generics), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and generics), and naproxen (Aleve and generics); as well ...

Whenever you feel a headache coming on or you tweak your back, it’s common to reach into the medicine cabinet for a couple of acetaminophens (Tylenol) ...

Headaches. Fevers. Period cramps. Back pain. These are all symptoms that can be treated with ibuprofen, a drug better known by one of its brand names, Advil. Carlo Allegri/Reuters The label on ...

A 2015 review found that when participants were given a standard dose of ibuprofen in different painful conditions, it was more effective at relieving acute pain, migraines, back pain, and ...

For those using ibuprofen, she highlights the importance of taking it with food to minimise stomach irritation. Long-term use of NSAIDs for issues like headaches should also be avoided due to the ...