A member asked:

Is it dangerous to my unborn baby to chew up tylenol (acetaminophen)? i'm 10 weeks and i can't swallow pills.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get chewable meds-OK: Acetominophen whether swallowed whole or chewed is safe in pregnancy when taken as prescribed.

Answered 3/12/2015

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Not really: Acetaminophen is safe to take in pregnancy for analgesia and can be taken in elixir or a crushed up pill if you cannot swallow.

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