I have a headache!

starah · Mar 13th, 2009, 10:24 AM

I haven't taken any drugs at all throughout my pregnancy thus far but this headache is driving me mad! I know I can't take ibuprofen, so what can I take?

xarxa · Mar 13th, 2009, 10:27 AM

paracetamole is safe, but take half the usual dose. think its 500mg.

dizzy duck · Mar 13th, 2009, 10:33 AM

You can take paracetamol and its perfectly safe to take the full dose, just don't exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, Im prescribed this due to my disability so know its fine to take. Hope it settles down soon ,take care

XX

**Vickie** · Mar 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Tylenol (same as Paracetamol in the UK) is safe to take

starah · Mar 13th, 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vickie

Tylenol (same as Paracetamol in the UK) is safe to take

OH ok thanks lol I was wondering what the heck Paracetamol was haha

**Vickie** · Mar 13th, 2009, 11:11 AM

Kind of thought that might be the case since your from the States

Dukechick · Mar 13th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Tylenol (Paracetamol) is safe to take.

You can follow the normal instructions and take the regular amount. No worries about that!

aidensxmomma · Mar 13th, 2009, 13:27 PM

My doctor told me that I could take 2 extra strength tylenol every four hours. I don't think you are supposed to exceed 8 tylenol per day. I've been getting a lot of really bad headaches, so I made sure to ask the doctor.

tillymum · Mar 13th, 2009, 13:28 PM

Oh me too!! My head is pounding - I've literally torn the place apart looking for the only paracetamol in the house, only the 2nd time i've taken it in this pregnancy - makes me feel guilty though!

xarxa · Mar 13th, 2009, 13:52 PM

You shouldn't feel guilty about that at all. Paracetamole thins out your blood so it actually reduces your chances of getting bloodclots as well.

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aidensxmomma Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin, U.S. Posts: 2,874	My doctor told me that I could take 2 extra strength tylenol every four hours. I don't think you are supposed to exceed 8 tylenol per day. I've been getting a lot of really bad headaches, so I made sure to ask the doctor.

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tillymum Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 1,100	Oh me too!! My head is pounding - I've literally torn the place apart looking for the only paracetamol in the house, only the 2nd time i've taken it in this pregnancy - makes me feel guilty though!

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xarxa Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oslo,Norway Posts: 407	You shouldn't feel guilty about that at all. Paracetamole thins out your blood so it actually reduces your chances of getting bloodclots as well.

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