Medicine duration

I have been fighting a cold or something for a week now, and have noticed that the tylenol I am taking seems to wear off faster then it used to...it is supposed to be taken every 4-6 hours, but is wearing off after only 2 or 3... has anyone else noticed this with any medications?? I don't want to take it more often and end up harming myself, but to make it through the night at work is tough when I feel this way I am posting this a a few different boards in hopes of finding brianna

Yeah, I've noticed this as well. I suppose it's because some of it passes through without being dissolved by the time it hits a spot where it's not effective anymore. You might try the Tylenol that is quick acting. Gosh - if I can't remember the name. It's a faster acting, so it has to dissolve quicker. Also Excedrine Quick tabs are acetominophen as well (no aspirin) and they dissolve in your mouth. Other than that, you can try kids' meds that are chewable or liquid. I wouldn't try the sugary liquids right after surgery, but I can handle that much sugar now so it wouldn't be an issue. Sorry you are feeling lousy. I can certainly empathize....been battling crap all winter!!! Dina