Question
Are Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen the same thing.  Heard warnings about the latter on TV this evening.  I often take 800mg of Ibuprofin for pain relief... and want to know if that's a problem

Answer
Hi Gary,

There are risks associated with NSAIDs you should be aware of. Long-term continuous use may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. NSAIDs may also cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher for those who are age 60 or older; have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems; take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug; take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others); have three or more alcoholic drinks every day while using an NSAID or take an NSAID more or for a longer time than directed.

I hope this helped,
Margot

excerpt from: http://motrin.com/