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I took an overdose on wednesday night of 24x500mg paracetamol. received hospital treatment but have taken a small amount more, feeling side effects?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Go to ER: Overdoses of paracetamol or acetaminophen are dangerous. Someone taking more of a substance just overdosed upon needs to address why they would try to damage their body. You deserve to be well. Don't neglect this serious problem.

Answered 1/23/2016

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A member asked:

I took an overdose on wednesday night of 24x500mg paracetamol. received hospital treatment but have taken a small amount more, feeling side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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