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How long after taking 2 500mg tylenol (acetaminophen) can i take motrin? i left my motrin at home and my friend is getting it for me but i took tylenol (acetaminophen). having cramps

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You can take motrin: right away. There is no interaction between motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answered 5/28/2016

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