For Veterans eligible for VA health care, VAâs goal is to provide Veterans with the care they need at the right time, at the right place, from the right provider. In some cases, Veterans may need to receive care from a local community care provider, paid for by VA. This includes the Veterans Choice Program (VCP).
No, they are not the same. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) where as acetaminophen is not. Aspirin relieves pain by blocking pain receptors and acetaminophen works by raising the pain threshold.
Acetaminophen or aspirin is generally a better first option for those with heart problems, such as heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or previous heart attack or stroke. Skip acetaminophen if you regularly drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day; the combination increases the risk of liver damage.