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Day 3 of a virus & ear infection, feeling miserable. is it ok to take 1,000mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6 hours for a couple days straight or mix with aleve?

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Yes, short term: Short term use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Aleve in recommended doses are safe to take together from short periods of time (few days).

Answered 9/2/2015

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