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I'm 13 weeks pregnant i have a horrible tooth ache can i take equate or will it harm my baby?

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Acetaminophen: The safest pain medication to take in pregnancy is acetaminophen (tylenol).

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist: Pregnant women can be treated... especially in an emergency. No harm will come to your baby.

Answered 8/5/2015

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