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HappilyMarried
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Can I take Advil...
while TTC and in the TWW??? I have a terrible headache this morning and could really use some advil. I am due to get AF today so I'm not sure if I could be PG? TIA!!!  headache!!!
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Posted 8/16/07 10:42 AM  |
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Chai77
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Re: Can I take Advil...
I personally wouldn't take advil. If you can, take tylenol, that is supposed to be safe if you are pg.
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| Posted 8/16/07 11:20 AM |
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HappilyMarried
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by Chai77
I personally wouldn't take advil. If you can, take tylenol, that is supposed to be safe if you are pg.
Thank you so much!
I was just about to pop two advil because I'm dying over here and I didn't here back from anyone. Thanks again, I will go hunt down some tylenol from someone.
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| Posted 8/16/07 11:25 AM |
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counselor74
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Re: Can I take Advil...
I usually take extra strength tylenol during TWW.
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| Posted 8/16/07 11:32 AM |
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HappilyMarried
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by counselor74
I usually take extra strength tylenol during TWW.
That is exactly what someone just gave me. Thanks!
Can't wait until it kicks in!
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| Posted 8/16/07 11:37 AM |
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Re: Can I take Advil...
If tylenol works... take it!
But you can take Advil because if you are PG, nothing is crossing over to the baby yet.
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| Posted 8/16/07 12:16 PM |
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
If tylenol works... take it!
But you can take Advil because if you are PG, nothing is crossing over to the baby yet.
Tylenol seems to be working... thank god! It finally kicked in a little while ago and took the edge off the headache.
Thanks!
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| Posted 8/16/07 12:23 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Can I take Advil...
You can do anything in the 2ww. I was drunk the night before I found out I was pregnant
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| Posted 8/16/07 4:44 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by KateDevine
You can do anything in the 2ww. I was drunk the night before I found out I was pregnant
I'm sure you can take it during the 2 ww, but I personally would not want to take the risk when there is a perfectly safe alternative. Maybe I'm overly cautious. 
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| Posted 8/16/07 5:45 PM |
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by Chai77
Posted by KateDevine
You can do anything in the 2ww. I was drunk the night before I found out I was pregnant
I'm sure you can take it during the 2 ww, but I personally would not want to take the risk when there is a perfectly safe alternative. Maybe I'm overly cautious.
Yeah. But tylenol makes me vomit. I even took two advil for a killer headache when I was pregnant. My OB OKed it.
Honestly, two advil won't hurt you.
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| Posted 8/16/07 6:01 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Chai77
Posted by KateDevine
You can do anything in the 2ww. I was drunk the night before I found out I was pregnant
I'm sure you can take it during the 2 ww, but I personally would not want to take the risk when there is a perfectly safe alternative. Maybe I'm overly cautious.
Yeah. But tylenol makes me vomit. I even took two advil for a killer headache when I was pregnant. My OB OKed it.
Honestly, two advil won't hurt you.
 I'm actually allergic to Tylenol too (makes me puke and break out in a severe rash which has landed me in the ER), but I'm not pg yet, so I'll cross that bridge once I get to it!
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karjules
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Re: Can I take Advil...
What is wrong with Advil?
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| Posted 8/17/07 8:14 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by karanthony
What is wrong with Advil?
This explains it.
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| Posted 8/17/07 9:02 PM |
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karjules
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Re: Can I take Advil...
I am still confused, if it's an inhibitor wouldn't you want it to stop the chemical that causes valve problems??
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| Posted 8/18/07 11:03 AM |
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newmom
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by karanthony
I am still confused, if it's an inhibitor wouldn't you want it to stop the chemical that causes valve problems??
Ibuprofen, and all NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are necessary for certain functions in the body. One of the problems with the heart, is that there is a duct that is supposed to close at birth, and sometimes, if you've been taking NSAIDs close to delivery, that duct is not able to close properly. It can be fixed surgically, but why risk that? Also, these drugs can "thin" the blood like aspirin does which can cause problems during delivery. According to the book Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, ibuprofen is considered category B (relatively safe, the same category as Tylenol) early in pregnancy, but D (should be avoided) late in pregnancy. Once in a while if you need it, it is probably ok, but if you can do without the Advil, Aleve, etc. it is probably best while PG. HTH.
Message edited 8/19/2007 1:32:29 AM.
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| Posted 8/19/07 1:12 AM |
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karjules
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Re: Can I take Advil...
Posted by newmom
Posted by karanthony
I am still confused, if it's an inhibitor wouldn't you want it to stop the chemical that causes valve problems??
Ibuprofen, and all NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are necessary for certain functions in the body. One of the problems with the heart, is that there is a duct that is supposed to close at birth, and sometimes, if you've been taking NSAIDs close to delivery, that duct is not able to close properly. It can be fixed surgically, but why risk that? Also, these drugs can "thin" the blood like aspirin does which can cause problems during delivery. According to the book Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, ibuprofen is considered category B (relatively safe, the same category as Tylenol) early in pregnancy, but D (should be avoided) late in pregnancy. Once in a while if you need it, it is probably ok, but if you can do without the Advil, Aleve, etc. it is probably best while PG. HTH.
ah, thanks for the explanation!!!
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