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> ibuprofen is better in every way.

Taking ibuprofen (or other NSAIDs) long-term can wear away the stomach lining, causing ulcers. Acetaminophen is generally better tolerated to manage mild long-term pain than NSAIDs, as long as you don't overdose / take with alcohol.

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Yes, you need to take it with food, but it won't cause liver failure.

> take it with food

That's not helpful for the various categories of people who are more prone to gastrointestinal bleeding.

Yeah, but on the long-term it will cause kidney injury.

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