A 50-year-old female asked:

If i take acetaminophen 500mg 1 or 2 times per day to manage pain is this safe?

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Dr. William Coutts iianswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: The current guideline for acetaminophen open is up to 3000 mg /day for fully grown adults.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

OK: If no known liver disease and Acetaminophen appears to work for your pain it is probably one of the safest therapeutic options.

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