Question 1

is it safe to take panadol for headache during pregnancy (first month)? panadol is similar to tylenol (acetaminophen).

Accepted Answer

Yes: Thanks for the tip. It is safe within its dose range.

Question 2

i am 9 weeks pregnant. im experiencing headache. i tried panadol (acetaminophen). is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Panadol (acetaminophen) is Acetaminophen which is safe for use.

Question 3

if a pregnant woman has the jaundice of pregnancy, can she still use tylenol (acetaminophen) for headaches?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your ooctor: Depending on the cause behind the jaundice and the extent of liver dysfunction, your doctor may or may not recommend tylenol (acetaminophen) for your headaches.

Question 4

is tylenol (acetaminophen) safe to take for headache while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acetaminophen (tylenol) is safe to take during pregnancy, as long as you are otherwise healthy.  Don't take Ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen).

Question 5

can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) for headache during pregnancy. if yes how much mg is preffered?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used. Lowest possible dose that helps you. 325mg if that is sufficient for your pain - other wise 650mg for a single dose.

Question 6

what dosage can i take of extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) 500mg when pregnant with a headache? is 2 pills ok or 1.5?

Accepted Answer

Please ask your OB: But i tell my pts 2 at the most, u may need other meds for a ha and if it is new onset headache it needs to be worked up by a neurologist to r/o anything bad and i tell my pts if they were used to drinking coffee and they stopped then 1-2 cups per day, preferably 1 is ok because in some women the caffine withdrawl can trigger headaches and caffine is better than many meds for has, but ask your ob.

Question 7

i'm pregnant with a bad headache. if i don't have 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) (500mg ea) can i take 3 regular strength (325mg ea)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's safe to take Acetaminophen during pregnancy, but it's not recommended to exceed more than 3000 mg a day. It's also advised to avoid taking Acetaminophen frequently unless the headache is really bad, otherwise, you may develop over-use headache. May try relaxation deep breathing, rest in a dark quiet room, or simply ice pak.

Question 8

can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) at 36 weeks pregnant! i have a massive headache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take up to 2000 mg in a day.

Question 9

im 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant.
i have a huge headache for about 2 days now. is it safe to take tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength ?? please & thank you

Accepted Answer

Safe in right doses: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safe medication to take in the first trimester. Care should be taken not to take more than recommended dose: not to exceed 1g (two of Extra strength pills) in one dose and 4g (eight of Extra strength pill) in 24 hours.

Question 10

having headaches and i'm 16 weeks pregnant and tylenol (acetaminophen) is not working what else can i take?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Advil: Unfortunately, not much.  You can safely take advil (ibuprofen) during the second trimester only, but that might help.  You do not want to take narcotics or migraine meds while pregnant.

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I am 9 weeks pregnant. im experiencing headache. i tried panadol (acetaminophen). is this safe?

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If a pregnant woman has the jaundice of pregnancy, can she still use tylenol (acetaminophen) for headaches?

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Is tylenol (acetaminophen) safe to take for headache while pregnant?

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Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) for headache during pregnancy. if yes how much mg is preffered?

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What dosage can i take of extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) 500mg when pregnant with a headache? is 2 pills ok or 1.5?

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I'm pregnant with a bad headache. if i don't have 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) (500mg ea) can i take 3 regular strength (325mg ea)?

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Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) at 36 weeks pregnant! i have a massive headache?

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Im 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant. i have a huge headache for about 2 days now. is it safe to take tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength ?? please & thank you

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Having headaches and i'm 16 weeks pregnant and tylenol (acetaminophen) is not working what else can i take?

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