Tylenol/other painkillers before workout?

Jamier11 · 02-05-2008, 01:32 PM

So ive read that advil is bad to take after workout because it stunts muscle recovery, etc. But what about tylenol or any other painkillers? And what if i took it before a workout?

Ive been feeling under the weather the past few days and i dont want it to hold me back in the weight room.

Im assuming all painkillers are a no-no before and after workouts but i thought i should ask.

Thanks,
J

Elliptical Envy · 02-05-2008, 01:42 PM

I believe Tylenol falls under the general NSAID umbrella so I would avoid chronic use of those type of products. How long have you been sick?

Jamier11 · 02-05-2008, 02:06 PM

been feeling sick since sunday. its not horrible, but it will hold me back a bit.

And i dont use painkillers much.

Elliptical Envy · 02-05-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamier11

been feeling sick since sunday. its not horrible, but it will hold me back a bit.

And i dont use painkillers much.

If you really have to take something then go ahead. A few days of Tylenol won't really negate your gains as much as chronic usage.

Jamier11 · 02-05-2008, 02:17 PM

Thanks a bunch for the help.

Repped.

Elliptical Envy · 02-05-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamier11

Thanks a bunch for the help.

Repped.

No problem at all. I hope you feel better soon.

jmil · 02-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Yea, if it's not chronic use..it won't affect you at all. Hell, I remember an article by Dave Tate where he said how he had so many injuries that he was popping painkillers before his workouts.

dirtydean12 · 02-05-2008, 10:05 PM

not to mention acetaminophen is pretty hepatotoxic