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Tylenol 3

jagged1jagged1 member
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Can you take Tylenol 3 during pregnancy?

I have a huge migraine, checked my blood pressure it was still in "normal" range. 

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    MustanGTbaby13MustanGTbaby13 member

    tylenol in general is fine (the maxium reccomended dosage per day is 4g, which is 2 500mg tables taken every 4-6 hours for a total of 8 tablets per day.)

    However, my understanding is that tylenol 3 contains codeine...which is a narcotic... and I personally wouldn't feel comfortable taking a narcotic while pregnant (even though some people opt to have narcotics during labor which I think is scary as it does cross the placenta....)

     

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    If regular tylenol isn't cutting it, my dr generally prescribes T3's or percocet. It's safe, but you have to be careful about taking it frequently, as the baby will develop a dependency quicker than you will, and will suffer withdrawals after birth if he does.

    I've been given percocet for my back pain, but I have to stop taking it as of next sunday to give it two weeks to get completely out of my system.

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    queensteph17queensteph17 member
    I was prescribed Tylenol 3 for migraines. Just check with your doc!
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    jagged1jagged1 member

    Thanks ladies for your input!

    You always know you can count on the Bump Girls! 

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    LawLove08LawLove08
    I wouldn't do it without your doctor's signoff. ?My dr did rx Tylenol w/ Codeine (i.e. Tylenol 3) when I had pneumonia a couple weeks ago, because the pain was unbearable. ?So yes, I believe some drs will rx it. ?But talk to your OB.
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    Rita092010Rita092010 member
    I was also prescribed Tylenol #3 for migranes/headaches that are only associate with my pregnancy (I've never had headaches before).  Definitely check with your OB though if you are concerned and regarding dosages.
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    BetsyDavisBetsyDavis member
    Only if your doctor okays it! I had to be on it at the end of my pregnancy with DD due high bp and a headache that would not go away. My doctor said you should only take prescription meds like that only if you are told it's okay. Tylenol 3 has codeine  in it and it can affect your LO's movements. 

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    Kvitale87Kvitale87
    my dr. actually prescribed me Ty3 for my migraines. I don't know what I would do with out it.
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