Q: Now I'm 20 weeks pregnant and ran out of tylenol (extra strength) and it's late and my

children are in bed. (My husband is also deployed) I have a headache that is driving me

nuts and I was wondering if it's ok to take children's tylenol. I just need something to

make it go away before it turns into a full-blown migraine.

A: Since children's tylenol dosing is based on weight, I think you would have to take the

whole bottle and then some. BUT call a pharmacist and ask them your question. That is

what they are there for. Wal-Green's is open 24 hours in most places.

OHTHERS' suggestion: Yep you can take it. I had to do the same while I was pregnant. I

had a headache everyday for about the first 5 months. I was even in the hospital a few

times because it got so bad! One thing that is good though. You are almost 5 months and

my doctor told me that usually the headaches go away around that time because your

hormones regulate around that time. Mine did. You also need to drink alot of water. Most

headaches are caused because of dehydration. Pregnant women need about 12 glasses of

water a day. Something else that you could try if you have it is drink 2 glasses of

gatoraide.