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A 37-year-old female asked:
My doctor prescript ciprofloxacin 500mg. and now i have a fever. another doc said take tylenol (acetaminophen). is it ok to take tylenol (acetaminophen)?
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Sure: It is fine to take tylenol (acetaminophen) while you wait for your antibiotic to kick in.
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Dr. James Eitneranswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Yes: If you are not allergic to tylenol (acetaminophen) or Acetaminophen (generic name) or have other reasons not to take tylenol (acetaminophen), you should be able to take it. Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ciprofloxacin do not have any know interactions, that I am aware of.
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Last updated Sep 20, 2020
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