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My dr gave me tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 for knee pain for arthritis cause i had knee surgery last yr. i took one & still hurting after 2 hrs. can i take another one.

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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 which you should not take long term. Finding the diagnosis is your first step.

Answered 9/21/2015

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