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Was wondering.

Ibuprofen and tylenol have the same medical components.   Why can pregnant women take tylenol but not ibuprofen?
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Oh.  I always thought it was the same.  I only take tylenol 3 times during this pregnancy.   Good thing I asked.
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Ibuprofen is ibuprofen.  Tylenol is acetaminophen.
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