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20weeks pregnant and i take two extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) a day for margarines/achy legs. one week it was every day at two pills will this hurt my baby?

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No: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safe option for pain management during pregnancy.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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