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Took 10 tylenol (acetaminophen) (5000mg) in 20 hours. just had gynecomastia surgery, am aware this is too much.. only took it this one day. i'm 20, with a healthy liver,as far as i know. am i at risk for liver fail?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Go to ER: If you just took this, call poison control or go to the hospital emergency room now.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

TYLENOL (acetaminophen) OVERDOSE: Tylenol (acetaminophen) dose is limited to 3 grams a day. Excessive intake leads to liver failure.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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A member asked:

Took 10 tylenol (acetaminophen) (5000mg) in 20 hours. just had gynecomastia surgery, am aware this is too much.. only took it this one day. i'm 20, with a healthy liver,as far as i know. am i at risk for liver fail?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

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