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Im 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant. i have a huge headache for about 2 days now. is it safe to take tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength ?? please & thank you
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Safe in right doses: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safe medication to take in the first trimester. Care should be taken not to take more than recommended dose: not to exceed 1g (two of Extra strength pills) in one dose and 4g (eight of Extra strength pill) in 24 hours.
Answered 5/26/2015
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