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Is it true that paracetamol is more toxic to the liver than opioids?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Liver toxicity: In normal doses ( no more than 3 grams in 24 hours), paracetamol (which is the same as acetaminophen) should not be toxic at all to the liver.

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Answered 1/28/2017

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