Panadol?

**Skyeblue** · April 6th, 2008, 05:28 PM

hi
I have had a few headaches, and have had 2 panadols for them.Maybe once a week. Is that bad? I have heard it is safe, but is it safe in the first trimester?

**{sarah}** · April 6th, 2008, 05:30 PM

Yep, Panadol is safe

**Antheia** · April 6th, 2008, 05:41 PM

Yep, Panadol is safe to take. So is Panadeine, but i never do.

**trini246** · April 16th, 2008, 08:28 PM

i was told by the midwife today that you shouldnt take panadol within the first 12 weeks..it kinda stressed me out a little as i thought it was ok & i had some for a bad headache i had a coupple of weeks ago!

**Skyeblue** · April 16th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Oh really Trini? I didnt know that! I have had a bit so far...hopefully it will all be ok though...

**mrsmac** · April 16th, 2008, 09:08 PM

I had morphine and pethadine while pg with DS as i broke my foot and had to have an operation so I think you should be OK with the odd panadol.

**Chocaholic** · April 16th, 2008, 09:44 PM

According to my doctor, Panadol is the safest option during pregnancy, regardless of stage. If you need it, then take it.

**trini246** · April 17th, 2008, 10:36 AM

i thought it was strange when she told me but apparently after the first 12 weeks you can take panadol but arent supposed to in early pregnancy. she was telling me about this because i asked if it was possible to get the flu vac as im a student nurse & need it but she said i couldnt (i didnt think that i would have been allowed but just wanted to double check it)!

i guess everyone has their own opinions of what you should & shouldnt be taking..its alot like what you shoul & shouldn't eat

**LimeSlice** · April 17th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Trini - I was told the same thing. If you need a pain killer in early pg you should take asprin, as it isn't as harsh on the developing organs, in particular, the liver. where as the kidney's are generally more developed sooner, and your kidneys do almost all of the work for them....just what I was told.
If you are not using it on a regular basis though I wouldnt worry...But if you keep getting headaches, maybe you should look at why you are getting the headaches

I personally hate the stuff, so never take it anyway
HTH
Alexis