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A female asked:

Just had surgery my dr prescribed me tylenol 3 and 5/325 percocet, is it safe if i take them together or should i wait to take the other?

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Dr. David Fertelanswered

Vascular Surgery 37 years experience

No: they both contain Tylenol. this combo can cause liver failure

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