Question: can you take over the counter medicine while pregnant?
Answer: Examples of NSAIDs are ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (brand name: Aleve). Acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) is safe for short-term pain relief during pregnancy. Avoid combination medicines that treat several symptoms at once. You don't want to expose your baby to too many medicines.