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How long after taking tylenol (acetaminophen) or dayquil should you wait to drink alcohol?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

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Don't take: As a general rule: Don't take Tylenol (acetaminophen) (*T) if you are drinking, and don't drink alcohol (*A) if you are taking*T.*T is metabolized in the liver and changed into chemicals that are excreted in the urine.*A(interferes with this process and a chemical toxic to the liver builds up, which can cause liver failure (more likely if you've consumed *A for several days in a row or take>6 ExTra Strength Caps/

Answered 6/4/2021

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