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A member asked:

I have a bad headache. feels like tension h.ache. anyway, i took advil about 20 minutes ago, and i still feel the headache. can/should i take tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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Dr. Salman Saeed answered

Specializes in Neurology

Headache: Yes, you can take tylenol (acetaminophen).

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/3/2016

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