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Suggest Alternative Medication For Tylenol Taken For Headache

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Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Question: My son went to the Doctor today and has H1N1 Flu. The headache seems to be the worse. He has had the flu for 3 days but the headache only since yesterday. He just took extra strength Tylenol 1,000 mgs. Is there anything else he can take? He is coughing sporadically and is quite congested in the lungs. He is 32 years old but staying with me to keep his pregnant wife from getting sick.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acetaminophen or any NSAID can be used for the headache

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen, nimesulide, etc.) can be used for the headache.

For the coughing, it is best to speak to his treating doctor. I also hope the anti-viral medications have been initiated. Please do make sure your son receives the recommended WHO treatment for H1N1. Please also do not hesitate to write to me anytime for anything, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Tylenol Taken For Headache

Brief Answer: Acetaminophen or any NSAID can be used for the headache Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen, nimesulide, etc.) can be used for the headache. For the coughing, it is best to speak to his treating doctor. I also hope the anti-viral medications have been initiated. Please do make sure your son receives the recommended WHO treatment for H1N1. Please also do not hesitate to write to me anytime for anything, I am always here to help. Best wishes.