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A member asked:

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.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 10/5/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 10/6/2021

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