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Can taking 1000mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) a day for 2 years for tmj and herniated disk, cause liver to be sick! should i do a month cleanse and then return to meds?

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Dr. William Lages answered

Usually no: 1000mg of acetaminophen daily is a safe dose provided you do not abuse alcohol. One modest drink a day for most people is safe. Mouth cleanse for this purpose is unnecessary.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: 1000mg a day is a low dose. However tylenol (acetaminophen) is a known cause of liver failure. Have your MD run some liver tests to check your liver function.

Dr Lages agreed

Answered 3/24/2015

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A member asked:

Can taking 1000mg of tylenol (acetaminophen) a day for 2 years for tmj and herniated disk, cause liver to be sick! should i do a month cleanse and then return to meds?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Lages answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Lages agreed

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