1st tri question

rommelea · June 2009

Don't flame me... I know it's fine... or if you're bored and just want to flame, that's fine too, it won't hurt my feelings.

My doctor told me to start taking Extra Strength Tylenol for my back pain. It says on the front "contains acetametophin" I thought this was "bad" for the baby? What am I really thinking of that's bad??

FrickandFrack · June 2009

My dr. said Extra Strength Tylenol and Excedrin are fine, so I wouldn't worry. Sorry if this doesn't really answer your question.

kimsy · June 2009

I think it's ibuprofen and aspirin that are bad. My doctor says acetaminophen is fine.

robbie3982 · June 2009

I've also been told that tylenol is fine. I believe the other pain killers like Aleve and Aspirin aren't though.

gizmo909 · June 2009

My Dr has said that both regular and extra strength Tylenol are ok. I think Ibuprofen is bad... is that what you're thinking of?

Brittanie_1987 · June 2009

I was told that acetametophin is fine. That's what I've been taking during pregnancy.

rommelea · June 2009

I'm not worried, I know it's fine... I just can't remember what is "bad" for the baby and I thought it was acetametophin (however it's spelled)

JCM083009 · June 2009

kimsy:
I think it's ibuprofen and aspirin that are bad. My doctor says acetaminophen is fine.

This.

mrseggs · June 2009

Acetometaphin - the main ingredient in Tylenol was the only 'safe' pain reliever on my doctor's list - aspirin and ibuprofin were not.

rebus82 · June 2009

Ibuprofen is probably what you're thinking of.?

Stefaniepr · June 2009

Acetaminophen = PASS

Ibuprofen = FAIL

evhamm · June 2009

you're probably thinking of ibuprophen (aka advil) which is bad for 3rd tri.

edit: also acetacyllic acid (aspirin) is bad too.

both essentially affect your blood's ability to clot which is why its bad in pregnancy since you need your blood to flow freely.

pechezncreme06 · June 2009

you are probably thinking of ibuprophen. Thats why we can't take motrin, or advil. Acetaminophen is about one of the only things that is safe.

DarcyLongfellow · June 2009

Acetametophin = tylenol (it's the generic name and tylenol is the brand name). It is perfectly safe in pregnancy. In fact, it's the ONLY safe pain reliever, according to my doctor.

"Bad" (ie, not in pregnancy) pain relievers = motrin (advil), asprin, aleve, excedrin (because it contains asprin)

sweetfern · June 2009

kfrix13:
My dr. said Extra Strength Tylenol and Excedrin are fine, so I wouldn't worry. Sorry if this doesn't really answer your question.

Excedrin has aspirin in it...I was told not to take it.

sweetyface77 · June 2009

If memory serves, aspirin and ibuprofen are bad during pregnancy. Acetaminophen is fine.

eaa18 · June 2009

My Dr said Extra Strength Tylenol is ok, and it has been a lifesaver for back pain, thats all I have taken they say ibprophen and asprin are the bad ones.