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How many paracetamol such as tylenol is recommended for a tension headache? one or two?
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It depends on your size and the amount of acetaminophen in the tablet. A general rule for safety is to not take more 3 gm of acetaminophen in a day and no alcohol.
Answered 1/6/2023
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