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I am 11 weeks pregnant and i got strep throat. i went to the hospital and they gave me amoxicillin. i also took tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain. are these ok?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Both are fine when taken during pregnancy.There is no evidence that either will cause problems for a developing fetus.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2013

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Amoxicillin and tylenol (acetaminophen) taken in the correct doses are generally considered safe in pregnancy.

Dr Schaffer-Polakof agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I am 11 weeks pregnant and i got strep throat. i went to the hospital and they gave me amoxicillin. i also took tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain. are these ok?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Schaffer-Polakof agreed

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