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Re: question regarding use of tylenol #3

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 12:04:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Jacy wrote: >
>Hi.....Im 10.5 weeks pregnant, was diagnoses with migraines a couple of
>years ago, was given ultram that worked for the pain......I have not had
>many headaches since being pregnant, but last week at 9.5 weeks I had a
>really bad one. My OBGYN ordered Tylenol #3, he told me to take two so
>I did. Soon After taking the Tylenol#3 my head felt like it was going
>to explode, and I had really bad Pains in my pelvic are (where my uterus
>should be right now) The Pain felt like a burning sensation, and lasted
>until the med wore off, Is this normal? SHould I take them again if I
>need them? AM I having an adverse reaction? Am I putting my baby in
>danger? I really have done alot of research on codiene use during
>pregnancy, and Im getting alot of conflicting answers....could you
>please give me your advice? Thanks alot!!!

Codiene is considered relatively safe during pregnancy. As to your reaction, it is certainly atypical. However, I never say never when it comes to a patient's reaction to a medication and because of that, it would be the better part of valor to not take the T 3's again... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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