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My dr gave me tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 1 to 2 tabs every 4 hours for knee pain. i took one and now its 2 hours and still hurting. can i take another one. or wait. ?
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Need more informati: We need more information. You should ask your physician to consider having you see a rheumatologist. Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 is just a narcotic whihc you should not take long term. Finding the diagnosis is your first step.
Answered 9/21/2015
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