Question 1

how long can you take tylenol (acetaminophen) pm (i.e. how many consecutive nights) for it to remain effective and safe?

Accepted Answer

It stops working: Everybody is different but i bet you if you are taking it daily, probably within 3-8 weeks it won't do the same for you.

Question 2

why does medicine (e.g. tylenol (acetaminophen) pm) make some people tired when they take it?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: not everyone responds to medications in the same way. google the medication to see side effects

Question 3

please describe the medication: colchicine?

Accepted Answer

Gout rx: Colchicine is used to treat several inflammatory conditions. It is  known best as a treatment for acute gout and prophylaxis for gout attacks. It is also used to treat less common conditions such as familial mediterranean fever, skin vasculitis, and chronic pericarditis.

Question 4

is colchicine recommended for treating gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes......: However there are other medicines that may be better.  Treatment of an acute gouty flare is different that that for prevention of these.  See your primary care doctor to see what medicine or combinations of medicine is best for you.

Question 5

how much acetaminophen is too much?

Accepted Answer

Depends?: The recommended limit on use of Acetaminophen for adults if 4 grams a day.  If you have liver disease, it is much less if any at all.  Drinking alcohol would preclude these doses.  "tylenol" is metabolized in the liver and anything affecting the liver is to be considered seriously.  Consider alternatives such as ibuprofen.  If in doubt, discuss with your pcp or with your pharmacist.  Be careful!

Question 6

is it ok to take acetaminophen everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes but why?: Do you have some chronic discomfort that needs analysis.  Acetaminophen will mask pain and given you comfort in moderate doses.  But a chronic pain should be discussed with your family doctor so the cause, if present, can be more directly treated.

Question 7

what are the effects of colchicine treatment?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most common are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Long list of rare. Get immediate attention if gastrointestinal bleeding, severe diarrhea, muscle weakness or difficult breathing all which are rare.

Question 8

how would 50 grams of acetaminophen affect me?

Accepted Answer

50 Grams: This would be the equivalent of taking a bottle of 100 tablets of extra strength tylenol.  This has the potential of being anywhere from fatal to cause permanent liver damage.  If you know anyone who consumed this much acetaminophen, see that the patient gets to the emergency department asap.

Question 9

what should i do if i took too much acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depends on how much is 'too much'. If one extra tablet one time, probably ok. If more that 2 extra tablets, should go to er. If 1 or 2 extra on multiple occasions should see your doctor. Also if you drink alcohol, it could be more serious. Tylenol (acetaminophen) can cause serious liver damage, & alcohol can make it worse.

Question 10

is 3000mg of acetaminophen fatal?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen: Normally not, assuming there is no liver dysfunction and no additional Acetaminophen ingested prior.  Sometime in the not too distant future, the fda will set the maximum amount amount that can be taken in 24 hours to be 3, 000 mg.

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Why does medicine (e.g. tylenol (acetaminophen) pm) make some people tired when they take it?

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Please describe the medication: colchicine?

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What are the effects of colchicine treatment?

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