Question 1

can i overdose on acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Are considering: Taking an overdose? If you are having
thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the national suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 2

can you get high on acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

No: Do not take acetaminophen with alcohol.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 3

can i take too much acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For a healthy individual, it is recommended to not use more than 3 grams in a 24 hour period.

Question 4

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 5

what amount acetaminophen in a day?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen dose: Acetamenophen of 2 grams a day or less is safe and appropriate.

Question 6

what is 5000 mg of acetaminophen do?

Accepted Answer

Acetominophin: Nausea, vomiting diarrhea and even liver damage or failure.

Question 7

is there a shelf life on acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: All medications have a "shelf life" or expiration date.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what are the dangers of snorting acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: First, no reason to do so. Second, it can cause spikes of the drug in your system causing liver damage. If you have because you have crushed percocet, then please seek help for addiction issues as soon as possible.

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