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Im allergic to tylenol. i wanted to know if i can take advil?
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They are totally different meds. You can take it as needed.
Answered 10/5/2021
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Different drug class. An allergy to Tylenol would not make an allergy to Advil predictable. Side effects are different and they still apply, may want to clarify with pharmacist.
Answered 10/6/2021
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