Compare Voltaren vs. Tylenol
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relieves pain and inflammation.
Cambia (diclofenac) works well for pain and is available in many different forms. If you have a history of heart problems or stomach bleeds, it may not be the best choice.
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4.2/ 5 average rating with 37 reviewsforVoltaren
Relieves pain and fever.
Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) effectively reduces fever and relieves pain, but it doesn't lower inflammation and swelling.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 1002 reviewsforTylenol
Upsides
- Works well to relieve muscle ache and pain caused by inflammation.
- Minimal risk for addiction unlike narcotics.
- Available in gel or powder packets if you have difficulty taking the pill.
- Most forms are available as generic.
- Works well to relieve pain and fevers.
- Good for menstrual cramps, toothaches, body aches, and mild arthritis pain.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) causes less upset stomach, ulcers, bruising, and bleeding than other pain medications like aspirin and Advil.
- Doesn't cause kidney damage and is also safe to use if you have heart problems or if you're pregnant.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) has been used for a long time and is generally safe for short-term use.
Downsides
- Not for chronic, daily use because of increased side-effects.
- May need to be taken two or three-times daily for maximum pain relief.
- Can cause serious stomach problems like inflammation, ulcers, and bleeding.
- Can raise your risk of having blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.
- Can lower kidney function or cause permanent kidney damage.
- Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) doesn't treat some kinds of pain as well as other medications like Advil.
- Drinking alcohol while taking Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) can damage your liver.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you need to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen you are taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold combination medicines.
- Heavy alcohol drinkers and people with liver problems should avoid using Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) since it can cause serious liver damage.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Suppository
- Injection
Price
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Reviews
37 reviews so far
81%
saidit'sworth it
76%
saiditworked well
5%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Cambia (diclofenac)?
Leave a review1002 reviews so far
77%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
3%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
13possible side effects
- Nausea24%
- Constipation13%
- Headache10%
- Infusion site pain10%
- Dizziness8%
- Gas8%
- Vomiting6%
- Trouble sleeping6%
- Itching5%
- Low blood pressure5%
- Fever4%
- Low red blood counts4%
- Infusion site leakage3%
The Tylenol Regular Strength (acetaminophen) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Heart attack and stroke
- History of heart problems
- Taking Cambia (diclofenac) for a long period of time
- Stomach bleeding
- History of stomach bleeding
- Age 60 or older
- Taking aspirin, other NSAIDs, or blood thinners
- Drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day
- Smoking
- Taking the medicine for a long period of time
- Severe allergic reaction
- Asthma
- Nasal polyps
- Aspirin allergy
- NSAID allergy
- Kidney damage
- Kidney disease
- Heart failure
- Liver disease
- Taking certain high blood pressure medications
- Age 60 or older
- Taking the medicine for a long period of time
- Harm to fetus (unborn baby)
- Women who want to or can become pregnant
- Pregnant women
- Accidental overdose and death
- Medication administering errors
- Injection formulation
- Exceeding the recommended maximum daily limits
- Liver damage
- Drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day
- Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- History of liver disease