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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I read a study recently that found it really only ends up working like 10 minutes faster than the regular kind.

[–] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

10 minutes worth every penny. When you need it, you need it now

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago

I do powders for headache medicine. When I want that to work, I want it working yesterday. Dissolve in like 4 ounces of water, drink, and go lay down in a dark room.

[–] janus2@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 year ago

depending on what you're taking it for those 10 minutes can be worth it

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Also, yes the OP of this thread is correct; the sweetener added to the capsules for all branded Advils are really nice, and the coating they put on all their pills allows for smoother swallowing (so smooth that I normally don't take them with water anymore). Literally nothing comes close this these fucking amazing pills they make.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'm in the process of slowly replacing my screwed-up teeth, and ten minutes means a lot when you're in pain. I haven't had the liquigels in a very long time, but I'd consider buying them for the faster response time.