HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Think my friend is having an allergic reaction to acetaminophen. how bad is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. David Schneider answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends on symptoms: Allergic reactions come in different severities. If there is difficulty breathing, swallowing - get seen immediately. Once the allergic symptoms are over - have the friend see an allergist to be tested to see what they are allergic to.

Answered 3/26/2013

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My friend 24, was up all last night w/ menstrual cramps, she takes tylenol (acetaminophen) it doesnt help much & also is allergic to Red Dye. Are there alternatives?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hey! Need help ASAP!!!! I think my mom is having an allergic reaction to something and really aren't sure what it is. She said she took Aleve (naxopren sodium tablets), acetaminophen, and melatonin all about four hours apart. She just woke up and started

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If im having an alergic reaction to poison ivy or something, is it safe to take 3 benadryl if i already took 3 tylenol (acetaminophen)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If I'm allergic reaction to Motrin, can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen)? Is it well tolerated? Body super sensitive since dx w chronic hives and hashis

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is Excedrin bad for a person? If you aren't allergic to it, is it bad. Is it wiser to take just tylenol (acetaminophen) or aspirin..Basically id like the safest one.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Acetaminophens if you never had one before?
Minor allergic reaction to tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 with codeine ?
Severe allergic reaction after taking tylenol, (acetaminophen) then a month later after taking a bc powder. Never had any allergies?
I have a bad reaction to hydrocodon. My doctor just prescribed me acetaminophen with codiene. Are the two drugs related? Will it make me sick?
How does a person w chronic hives tell if they r having allergic reaction? I saw a couple mild hives after tylenol, (acetaminophen) but i get hives without pills too.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.