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I'm 12 weeks pregnant i took a excedrin for my headache.. dis i harm my baby?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Obstetrician: I am a great believer in a pregnant women not taking any medications-either prescription or over the counter ones-without checking with her obstetrician. I don't feel that your baby was harmed by this one time of taking Excedrin but be sure to check with your obstetrician next time.

Answered 6/17/2015

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Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Probably not: But a good policy is: you should always check with your OB Doc BEFORE you take any medicines incuding over the counter medicines ESPECIALLY in your first trimester.

Dr Ivankovich agreed

Answered 6/18/2017

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A member asked:

I'm 12 weeks pregnant i took a excedrin for my headache.. dis i harm my baby?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Dr Ivankovich agreed

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