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Got a cold 3 days ago and combatted it with 3k mg tylenol (acetaminophen) a day and a decongestant. felt better yesterday but today i feel nauseas and sick to my stomach. did i take too much?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Too much Tylenol (acetaminophen): Yes, you took too much Tylenol (acetaminophen) and may be decongestant as well. Please have a lot of fluids: water, tea, and bed rest with good sleep. Be careful with medal in future. More fluids than meds.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/10/2016

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A member asked:

Got a cold 3 days ago and combatted it with 3k mg tylenol (acetaminophen) a day and a decongestant. felt better yesterday but today i feel nauseas and sick to my stomach. did i take too much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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