Anil Singh Anil Singh Asked 6 months ago

What to do if tylenol doesn't reduce fever?

My son has a high fever, and I gave him Tylenol, but it doesn't seem to be bringing the fever down much. What should I do if Tylenol doesn't reduce fever? Should I wait or do something else?

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Sangeeta Sharma Sangeeta Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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If Tylenol (paracetamol) isn't bringing down a fever, that's definitely a sign to get it checked by a doctor. Don't just wait it out, especially if it's for a child or an elder. There could be an underlying infection that needs different treatment. Always better to be safe and get a proper diagnosis.

Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, if Tylenol is not working, then definitely call your doctor, no two ways about it. It means the fever might be quite stubborn or actually there's something else going on. Till then, keep hydrated with water/ORS and a light sponge bath can help too. Don't just sit on it.

Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh, that's really unsettling! When my fever doesn't go down with medicine, I start panicking about what's wrong. Has anyone else felt this where normal meds just don't work? Did it turn out to be something serious, or just a really stubborn viral? What did your doctors advise then?

Shruti Singh Shruti Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Oh, I just recovered from a fever where Tylenol barely worked! It was so frustrating. My doctor finally told me to switch to ibuprofen (after checking my medical history, of course) and also recommended cool compresses. But the main thing was that it was a viral that just needed time. Definitely speak to your doctor, they might want to do blood tests to rule out anything else.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bro, if Tylenol ain't cutting it, then your fever means business. Just call the doc, seriously. They might tell you to take something else or check what's actually causing it. Don't keep popping pills if they're not working. Stay hydrated and maybe try a cool bath till you connect with the doctor.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

If paracetamol isn't reducing the fever, it's best to consult a doctor. Keep drinking fluids like water or ORS. A cool sponge bath can offer temporary relief. But professional medical advice is important.

Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Been there! When Tylenol didn't work for me, my doctor suggested I alternate with ibuprofen (if you can take it, check with doc first) while maintaining the prescribed gaps between meds. Also, cool compresses on the forehead and armpits, and staying super hydrated, really helps. But honestly, if meds aren't working, you need to see a doctor for the underlying cause.

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get how worrying it can be when a fever just won't break, especially if medicine isn't helping. It's frustrating and makes you feel helpless. Please contact your doctor right away; they might need to explore other options or investigate the cause. Stay hydrated in the meantime.

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