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Is ok to take acetaminophen for back pain if you have high bp?

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Yes: Hi, Oscar! You can take up to 3,000 mg of acetaminophen in any given 24 hours safely. Your BP will not be affected and it's safer than NSAIDs (arthritis drugs).

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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Yes: Take as needed and not more than 3000mg in a 24 hour period.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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