I accidentally took Advil! What should I do?

channy3232 · Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:09 PM

I have a headache. I was on the phone with a friend and reached up on top of my fridge and grabbed a bottle thinking it was Tylenol. I know I sound so stupid that I didn't notice the color or anything, but I took 2. About half an hour later something made me think of it and I realized I took Advil. I know you're not supposed to but i've also heard some doctors tell women it's ok.

Should I be worried?? Should I call my doctor??

massacubano · Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:13 PM

Should be fine

I used them all the time in past PG before I knew they were a no go.

mrs.beanz · Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:13 PM

I dont think you should be worried if it was a one time thing. I have taken advil before I knew I was pregnant with my other children and everything was fine.

starryeye31 · Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:46 PM

I think you will be fine hun , Right now my ob doc has me on vicodine , and last week I was on oxycodin and I have no idea what else they gave me while I was in the hospital after surgery. Im sure taking advil just once wont hurt your lo .

Jkelmum · Dec 23rd, 2008, 00:27 AM

Dont worry hun i had them last pregnancy and ethan is a healthy little man xx

Soon2be3 · Dec 23rd, 2008, 01:08 AM

Its not a huge deal but if your feeling guilty and worried, drink LOTS of water and flush your system out.

Ravelyn · Dec 23rd, 2008, 01:32 AM

Wouldn't worry about taking it once. But for next time, maybe put the Advil away where you won't make the same mistake twice.

I love my advil as well, and miss them horribly while pg, cause of my headaches. Tylenol makes my stomach upset... but is the preferred choice of many doctors.

Advil, Aspirin, etc are blood thinners. Repeated use will make your blood thin which will not carry the necessary nutrients to the baby. Some doctors however do prescribe it to certain high risk pregnancies. So don't worry.

Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:09 PM	#1
channy3232 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 2,705	I accidentally took Advil! What should I do? I have a headache. I was on the phone with a friend and reached up on top of my fridge and grabbed a bottle thinking it was Tylenol. I know I sound so stupid that I didn't notice the color or anything, but I took 2. About half an hour later something made me think of it and I realized I took Advil. I know you're not supposed to but i've also heard some doctors tell women it's ok. Should I be worried?? Should I call my doctor??

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Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:13 PM	#2
massacubano Other Inactive Join Date: Oct 2008	Should be fine I used them all the time in past PG before I knew they were a no go.
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Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:13 PM	#3
mrs.beanz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: australia Posts: 145	I dont think you should be worried if it was a one time thing. I have taken advil before I knew I was pregnant with my other children and everything was fine.

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starryeye31 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,236	I think you will be fine hun , Right now my ob doc has me on vicodine , and last week I was on oxycodin and I have no idea what else they gave me while I was in the hospital after surgery. Im sure taking advil just once wont hurt your lo .

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 00:27 AM	#5
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,706	Dont worry hun i had them last pregnancy and ethan is a healthy little man xx

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 01:08 AM	#6
Soon2be3 Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maple Ridge, BC,Canada Posts: 796	Its not a huge deal but if your feeling guilty and worried, drink LOTS of water and flush your system out.

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Dec 23rd, 2008, 01:32 AM	#7
Ravelyn Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada Posts: 891	Wouldn't worry about taking it once. But for next time, maybe put the Advil away where you won't make the same mistake twice. I love my advil as well, and miss them horribly while pg, cause of my headaches. Tylenol makes my stomach upset... but is the preferred choice of many doctors. Advil, Aspirin, etc are blood thinners. Repeated use will make your blood thin which will not carry the necessary nutrients to the baby. Some doctors however do prescribe it to certain high risk pregnancies. So don't worry.

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