Question 1

i'm a social drinker and hear scary stories re: advil and tylenol and its affects. if i take one excedrin is it dangerous to liver if i have cocktail?

Accepted Answer

Maybe its worth...: ...asking why you feel the need to take analgesics?  You're of course also right in raising concern about the effects of alcohol in potentiating liver disease.

Question 2

accidentally drank a couple of hours after taking tylenol. should i be worried? would this mistake be enough to cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

: Almost certainly not. Depends on how much Tylenol and how much alcohol but unless it was a massive amount of each should be fine.

Question 3

hello

ive had one pill of tylenol extra strenght and two hours after that i had some alcohol..
do you think i couldve damaged my liver?
thanks

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Generally you want to avoid tylenol use with alcohol as it can be harmful to the liver, however if you've only had 500mg of tylenol and a small amount of alcohol your liver is probably fine.  Do not make this a habit.  If you do you run the risk of developing alcoholic hepatitis  or cirrhosis.

Question 4

taking tylenol regularity but never more than the recommended dose for last few weeks.social drinker.i'm worried about l have liver damage. symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: Initially, there are no symptoms to the kind of damage that Tylenol can do to the liver. Although you are likely to have not done any damage to the liver if you followed the directions, it would be prudent to get some blood drawn to be sure. It is a simple blood test. If you are worried, I would try to limit Tylenol and avoid alcohol until you have the blood test. Good luck.

Question 5

why is tylenol (acetaminophen) so damaging to the liver?

Accepted Answer

Over-dose -  NAPQI: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is metabolized by the liver with a by product called n-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine (napqi). Napqi damages hepatocytes (liver cells). If you take an over-dose of tylenol (acetaminophen) there is too much napqi to safely remove through urine. The napqi damages the liver.

Question 6

can you tell me how tylenol (acetaminophen) damage your liver?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The liver breaks down most of the drug into safe components. However, a small amount of Tylenol (acetaminophen) is metabolized into a harmful by-product called NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine). When Tylenol (acetaminophen) is taken in normal doses, your body can quickly remove this toxic by-product in the urine. However, when the liver needs to metabolize a large amount of tylenol, (acetaminophen) NAPQI is overproduced and damages the liver

Question 7

how long does it take for the liver to get rid of/break down tylenol? also is 500mg safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol &amp; Toxicity: Tylenol can be safely used in the current formulations ranging from 325-650mg when dosed properly.  Toxicity occurs with doses over 3,000-4,000 mg per day and will vary depending upon the health of the individual and their liver function.  Metabolism varies from person to person but within 4-6 hours most has been metabolized, unless the liver has been presented with an overdose.

Question 8

does taking tylenol (acetaminophen) hurt someone with liver issues or does it just put the enzimes up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If tylenol (acetaminophen) is taken in excess or if there if underlying chronic liver disease, then yes it can cause liver enzymes to go up.

Question 9

tylenol (acetaminophen) isn't working the way it used to. can i increase the dose without hurting my liver?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose: Tylenol (acetaminophen) in high doses taken for long-term use can damage the liver. Your liver isn't any more sensitive to tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy than any other time. You should not exceed the limits outlined on the bottle. If you're having enough pain that you have to take tylenol (acetaminophen) through the day, every day, you should talk to your doctor and see if you can eliminate the cause, not just treat the pain.

Question 10

i have been taking 2500mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) a day, every day since an injury (9days) how long can i do this? will my liver be ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The maximum daily dose is 4000mg daily, so you are well within the guidelines.   Nevertheless, if you are taking the medication for an injury consider Ibuprofen or naprosyn instead.  They work on inflammation, and tylenol (acetaminophen) does not.

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Tylenol dangers liver

A member asked:

I'm a social drinker and hear scary stories re: advil and tylenol and its affects. if i take one excedrin is it dangerous to liver if i have cocktail?

A member asked:

Accidentally drank a couple of hours after taking tylenol. should i be worried? would this mistake be enough to cause liver damage?

A member asked:

Hello ive had one pill of tylenol extra strenght and two hours after that i had some alcohol.. do you think i couldve damaged my liver? thanks

A member asked:

Taking tylenol regularity but never more than the recommended dose for last few weeks.social drinker.i'm worried about l have liver damage. symptoms?

A member asked:

Why is tylenol (acetaminophen) so damaging to the liver?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how tylenol (acetaminophen) damage your liver?

A member asked:

How long does it take for the liver to get rid of/break down tylenol? also is 500mg safe to take?

A member asked:

Does taking tylenol (acetaminophen) hurt someone with liver issues or does it just put the enzimes up?

A member asked:

Tylenol (acetaminophen) isn't working the way it used to. can i increase the dose without hurting my liver?

A member asked:

I have been taking 2500mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) a day, every day since an injury (9days) how long can i do this? will my liver be ok?

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