Headache relief

[Gems]

Hi all

Can anyone tell me what i can take for a headache when pregnant, i usually take Ibroprofen but have heard they can cause miscarriage.
Is paracetamol ok to take?
Thanks xxxxx

 

[Vickie]

I've heard from others on the forum that paracetamol is ok, you are right to avoid the ibroprofen

 

[Gems]

Thanks Vickie

 

[psycholisa]

I´ve heard paracetamol is ok. I hope so cos I´ve been taking it!!!

 

[wishes]

I had a horrible headache the other night and took paracetamol cause i heard on here that it was ok... but when i read the packet in the morning it says 'consult your doctor if you are pregnant'!!

I havent had a BFP yet, but im really worried now. Anyone actually spoke to a doctor about paracetamol??

 

[Vickie]

I live in Canada and I don't think we have paracetemol here (if we do than I just don't know it) but I do know several women from here from the UK who have taken it while pregnant.

 

[Nikkinoonoo]

I have been told its safe to take Paracetamol during this pregnancy. Hope you found some relief from your sore head xXx

 

[Miss~Gaby]

paracetamol is safe, as long as you check the pack and it isnt combined with asprin/ibuprofan etc. and alway follow the dose information exactly.

 

[Gabi]

Paracetemol is fine but Ibuprofen is not.
Ask your dr or pharmacist what painkillers you can take.


If possible I found a quick nap is the best solution.

 

[psycholisa]

If you are in the UK try Migraine Kool n Soothe gel pads, you just stick one on your head and it relaxes you. It doesn´t mention on the pack anything about pregnancy so I presume it´s ok. You just look a bit daft with one stuck on your head!!! Like the Karate Kid!

 

[Mervs Mum]

I live in Canada and I don't think we have paracetemol here (if we do than I just don't know it) but I do know several women from here from the UK who have taken it while pregnant.

Paracetamol is Tylanol in the US if you get that?

 

[Tegans Mama]

I asked my midwife about paracetamol and she said its fine

 

[UptonGirl]

hiya i suffer from migraines normally and they have been terrible since ive been pregnant - the earlier post about migraine Kool and sooth is right - they have helped me quite a bit, failing that relaxing with a frozen bag of peas on ur head will do the same thing.paracetamol is ok as long as its straight paracetamol not nurofen or ibuprofen or anything.also there is a stick in uk in tesco's and i presume other supermarkets and pharmacies called 4head and its ok during pregnancy too......thats quite good.its all natural and you just rub it across ur forehead.goodluck.xxx

 

[cparks1]

I take Tylenol for headaches. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[anita665]

I think on the back of the Panadol packs they say to consult a doctor even though Panadol is just a brand name paracetamol. Random but I guess they have to be careful. Although I think panadol do also do paracetamol + other pain killers so best to read the back to make sure.

 

[Xbryoni&bumpX]

yeah iv been having bad migranes since being preg and i asked at the chemist he said only paracetimol nothing else x

 

[Lauz_1601]

Paracetemol is fine, I think you can take cocodamol too ? but dont quote me on that I'd check it out first.

I've been using 4head, it does work but only for about 20 mins then you have to re-apply it, but I always have it at work with me for when a headache strikes!

 

[Mangomoo]

Paracetemol was the strongest thing my Dr said I could take, and I was having the worse migrane ever!!!! I just drank lots of water and stayed in bed, it went after a day and a half!!!
Just don't take too many!!!

 

[Vickie]

Yep I take tylenol if needed for headaches.

 

[beach_baby]

Acetaminophen (which is what Tylenol is) is ok to take, its the advil and ibprofen you want to stay away from.