A 41-year-old member asked:
how to know if i overdosed on acetaminophen?
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Dr. Ali Seifi answered
Critical Care 25 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose: •abdominal pain
•appetite loss
•coma
•convulsions
•diarrhea
•irritability
•jaundice
•nausea
•sweating
•upset stomach
•vomiting.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can overdosing on panadol (acetaminophen) kill somebody?
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Dr. Geoffrey Tyson answered
Pain Management 39 years experience
Yes, absolutely: When i was doing anesthesiology for liver transplant surgery at harvard the most common reason for liver transplants was panadol (acetaminophen) overdose. Overdose of panadol can kill your liver, and life without a liver is no fun at all, and not very long. You should stay below 4000 mg per day, and less if you drink alcohol.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How much acetaminophen do I have to take before i overdose?
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Dr. Evans Prieston answered
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Maximum Dose: Currently, do not exceed 4, 000 mg in any 24 hour period. The fda is currently considering reducing this amount to 3.000 mg in any 24 hour period.
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A 15-year-old female asked about a 15-year-old female:
How much panadol (acetaminophen) does it take to overdose?
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Dose highly variable: Panadol(paracetamol) in uk and tylenol(acetaminophen)in north america
the toxic dose is variable in individuals.A single dose of 10 grms has a pretty good chance of causing toxicity.Intermittent doses more than 2grms a day if taken along with alcohol and/or other drugs toxic to liver can also cause toxicity.A single dose less than 10 grms with alcohol overdose can be toxic to liver.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can i overdose on acetaminophen?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
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.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for me to overdose on acetaminophen?
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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered
Trauma Surgery 40 years experience
Absolutely: This drug can be very dangerous if you take more than 4 grams in a day. Man OTC medicines contain it, so you may not know you're taking it-read the label! It can cause liver failure and is the main reason liver transplant in the US today. No joke-be careful.
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