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Tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for a headache for a heart patient?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If you take: Baby Aspirin then avoid use of advil because it can counteract anti-clotting effects of aspirin. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a good drug for headaches.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/8/2019

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