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I believe i have the flu. fever up as high as 103.2 last night. took 2 advil and 2 tylenol (acetaminophen) to get it down within the same hour. can i mix these ?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Yes: With severe fever tylenol (acetaminophen) every four hours and advil every six to eight. Assuming tylenol (acetaminophen) 325 and Ibuprofen 200.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I believe i have the flu. fever up as high as 103.2 last night. took 2 advil and 2 tylenol (acetaminophen) to get it down within the same hour. can i mix these ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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