I have problems with one of my shoulders and usually take ibuprofen I was told by my doctor while pregnant to tough it out that all I could take was tylenol. You should not take tylenol pm's while you are pregnant. Yes they could be harmful to your baby. I know that it is difficult when you are not getting much sleep but please try some camomile tea or put a few drops of lavender on your pillow. Before taking this medicine You should not take Tylenol if you are allergic to acetaminophen, or if you have severe liver disease. Do not take acetaminophen without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. On the list of medications safe to take after the 1st trimester that my ob/gyn gave me, Tylenol Cold non drowsy is approved. It doesn't specify cold and flu severe though. Healthcare providers consider acetaminophen (Tylenol) the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer to take when you're pregnant. yes Tylenol is the only one that is okay. DO NOT take Advil or aleve. Tylenol has a pain reliever that start with an A and is long (can't spell it and spell check is not picking up my spelling) and is the only safe thing to take. A new study suggesting that children have a higher risk of behavior problems if their mothers took acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic) while pregnant has everyone's attention right now. It was on the approval list that my doctor gave me. You should ask your primary doctor to give you an approval list of medicines that you can take. Doctors have usually advised women to take Tylenol, but new concerns have women wondering if it's safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy. most doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid taking any medication at all. If you must take a medication to deal with something like a headache, they recommend that pregnant women avoid taking Ibuprofen and instead take Tylenol. MORE: I Finally Took. Tylenol 3 is ok to take while pregnant, of course it should be the last option if possible. I suffer from chronic migraines while pregnant where I can not function.