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Probably a stupid question re: Extra-Strength Tylenol

BubbalubBubbalub member
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Ok, I woke up at 4am this morning with a horrible headache, the kind where I need to take Tylenol, Claritin and have a little caffeine to make it go away. I was just looking in the information packet I got at my first prenatal dr. visit to see if I could take Benedryl instead so I could go back to sleep when I read that they recommend only taking regular Tylenol (2 tablets) and only ONE tablet at a time of Extra-Strength Tylenol.

Now I'm a paranoid dork, I have a horrible headache, and it's only 5:30am here so I may be worrying for absolutely nothing, in which case feel free to slap me upside the head. But I've been taking 2 of the Extra-Strength Tylenol at a time for the whole first trimester.

That's probably no big deal, right? I know, you aren't doctors and if I'm really worried I'll just call the advice nurse. But I'm curious what your doctors might have recommended for you.

Sorry for the paranoia. I swear I'm a normal person most of the time.

 

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Re: Probably a stupid question re: Extra-Strength Tylenol

  • MrsT1108MrsT1108 member

    I've been taking 2 Tylenol ES when I have a headache, NBD.

    My doc has on my "med reference sheet" that I can take the "normal dose", which if you look on the bottle it says 1 - 2 tabs.

    ETA: Yes, Benadryl is safe.  I had to take it for congestion while I had my upper respiratory infection.

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  • jquirke9881jquirke9881 member

    I wouldn't worry. 

    Also bendaryl (regular) is safe too!

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  • KiraH28KiraH28 member

    I have been taking 2 extra strength tylenol the whole time. I found this:

     

    Acetaminophen (also sold under the brand name Tylenol) has a long history of safe use during pregnancy. The drug hasn't been well studied in pregnant women (few drugs have). But it has been widely used with few, if any, adverse effects. Healthcare providers consider acetaminophen to be the over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer of choice during pregnancy.

    It's fine to take either regular or "extra strength" acetaminophen, but be careful not to take more than the amount recommended on the label. If you take too much, it can cause liver failure both in you and, later in pregnancy, in your baby as well.

    Check with your healthcare provider before taking any multi-symptom remedies such as Tylenol Cold. These remedies contain a host of other medications, some of which may not be safe to take during pregnancy.

    Also, while acetaminophen is considered safe, some other over-the-counter painkillers are not. Stay away from ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and naproxen, while you're pregnant. These drugs are generally not recommended during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester.

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    imageMrsT1108:

    I've been taking 2 Tylenol ES when I have a headache, NBD.

    My doc has on my "med reference sheet" that I can take the "normal dose", which if you look on the bottle it says 1 - 2 tabs.

    ETA: Yes, Benadryl is safe.  I had to take it for congestion while I had my upper respiratory infection.

     

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  • jsoubeljsoubel member
    I was recently cleared to take Tylenol 3 (due to some dental work).  It seems to me that Tylenol ES would be fine, so long as you don't overdue it.

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  • CMor1CMor1
    I specifically asked at my first OB appt. about ES Tylenol and if it was okay to take 2 tablets.  My doc said it was fine...just don't take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
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  • BubbalubBubbalub member

    You guys are awesome. :) Thank you for putting my mind at ease. I figured as much. It's just so hard to think clearly when I don't get enough sleep and my head hurts. 

    Thank you. :) 

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  • alr5kalr5k member

    Tylenol ES is the only thing we have at home for headaches. But because i've been paranoid, i've only taken 1 at a time. it usually never helps my headaches though.

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  • TiaS16TiaS16 member
    My doctor cleared me to take Tylenol Extra-Strength or regular Tylenol...however she told me if any pain (headache, cramp, whatever) to call her. :-)
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