Question 1

i've never taken tylenol. is it pretty safe. what is the likely good of me being allergic? ty

Accepted Answer

It's probably rare: Doctors don't have a crystal ball to look into the future, which means a doctor cannot predict whether or not a person will have some rare reaction. That's the way life is. However, in 25 years of practice, I have yet to meet a patient who is allergic to plain Tylenol containing only acetaminophen.

Question 2

i had 2 tylenol extra strength @
6:30 pm yesterday 7/28
i took 2 more @ 1:10 a.m 7:29
is it safe to take 2 tylenol extra strength rapid release now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The recommended dosing is two 500mg pills every 4-6 hours.  You should stop after 6 pills in a single day. Any more than that and you risk liver problems.

Question 3

which is safer for diabetics tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen ?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Ibuprofen can raise blood pressure and effect kidney function while tylenol (acetaminophen) will not.

Question 4

how much tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe to take in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Current guide is not to exceed 2-2.5gm of Acetaminophen per day. This is a pain society guide - fda guide is being rewritten - but currently stands at 4gm per day. Keep in mind this also includes otc products as well.

Question 5

been  takin tylenol (acetaminophen) 500mg for 2days 3-4 times a day 2pills each dose is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Correct dosage is:: The adult dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) Extra Strength is 2 tabs every 6 hours ( no more than 6 tabs in 24 hours unless directed by your physician). This is assuming you have no other medical problems.

Question 6

i took 850 mgs. of tylenol today at 3:00 pm. what time tonight will it be safe to drink 4 beers? thank you very much.

Accepted Answer

Tylenol &amp; alcohol:  In 2018 the FDA suggested that individual doses of Tylenol not exceed 650 mg per every six hours.  I don't know if you are a male or female. But recently "moderate" alcohol use has been defined as not more than 1 standard alcoholic beverage per day in females and not more than 2 in males. So, I can't really say that what you have ingested or plan to ingest is in moderation. Take care.

Question 7

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 8

how long will extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) capsules remain safe and effective past their stamped expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Who knows: There is an expiration date for a reason.  I am not sure that the reason is to encourage you to purchase more, but if kept dry and out of direct light most "coated" medications would be ok a fairly good while after the expiration date (in my opinion).

Question 9

took 25000 mg of tylenol with alcohol last night. its been 24 hours and now i have headace and keep vomitting, but that's it. does that mean i'm safe?

Accepted Answer

25000 mg?!: If that is correct, you took fifty 500 mg tablets, and you going to have massive liver failure in a day or two. Get seen now. If you actually just took five tablets, it was a bad idea which you know already but you should be okay.

Question 10

does an expiration date on the bottle really mean it's expired? i have tylenol (acetaminophen) pm and it says it expired in 2005, is it still safe to take? will it st

Accepted Answer

Expiration: A few months of expiration is likely OK, but a decade no way!

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How much tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe to take in 24 hours?

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Been takin tylenol (acetaminophen) 500mg for 2days 3-4 times a day 2pills each dose is this safe?

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I took 850 mgs. of tylenol today at 3:00 pm. what time tonight will it be safe to drink 4 beers? thank you very much.

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

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How long will extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) capsules remain safe and effective past their stamped expiration date?

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Took 25000 mg of tylenol with alcohol last night. its been 24 hours and now i have headace and keep vomitting, but that's it. does that mean i'm safe?

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Does an expiration date on the bottle really mean it's expired? i have tylenol (acetaminophen) pm and it says it expired in 2005, is it still safe to take? will it st

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