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Can Tylenol Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

Question: Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? I just realized that I may be pregnant, and I had heard about recent studies linking Tylenol to ADHD, but I have a terrible headache and can't sleep. If it's ok, what's the best dosage?

I have a raging headache.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dont take Tylenol

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about taking Tylenol.

I suggest you don't take Tylenol as you have rightly said. Instead take a paracetamol and sleep.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Isn't Paracetamol the same as Acetaminophen, just like Tylenol? I only have Tylenol in the house and it's 4 a.m. here.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take one dose now

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are right. Tylenol is the same drug.

ADHD does not happen with one or 2 doses. It happens if many doses are taken.

One tablet of tylenol won't hurt the baby.

Take the tablet and sleep.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)

Is 600 mg (2 regular dose) of Tylenol okay?

It's regular strength so it would be 600 mg total

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take 600 mg

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

600 mg is the maximum dosage you can take. Dont take more.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)

Thanks so much for your help!

Answered by Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar