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I am having headache. should i take tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil?

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Either or both: Some people get relief with one and not the other. They can be taken together. Tylenol (acetaminophen) up to 1000 mg and ibuprofen up to 800 mg unless you have underlying disease or contraindications to either.

Dr Ahrendsen agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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