Headaches/OK Meds

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Headaches/OK Meds
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Mon, 10-20-2003 - 7:11pm
I have been having massive headaches, and I need to take something to ease the pain if at all possible. It is possible that I am pregnant. Does anyone know what I can take to ease the pain a bit, if anything at all? I thought that I had read that Tylenol is OK.

Thanks,

Jen

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Mon, 10-20-2003 - 7:16pm
Hi Jen-

I'm a pharmacist and I get this question all the time from patients. Tylenol is okay. You should stay away from Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or Naproxen (Aleve). Also-be careful of Excedrin b/c it often has Aspirin in it and has caffeine also!

Hope this helps!

Kerri

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Mon, 10-20-2003 - 7:18pm
tylenol is fine =)

tia mae-

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Mon, 10-20-2003 - 7:18pm
Hi Kerri,

Thanks for your reply. I took an ALEVE about a week or so ago. I hope that won't affect anything. TYLENOL it is from now on!

Thank you,

Jen