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A while ago i took 50 painkillers one after the other to kill myself & suffered no effects. how did this happen? (i'm no longer suicidal)

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Pain killers no kill: 21 F A while ago I took 50 painkillers one after the other to kill myself & suffered no effects. How did this happen? (I'm no longer suicidal) ANS: they are meant to kill pain not people. Which one did you take? You may have vomited them up or u are a fast metabolizer or you were taking other meds that increased metabolism of that med by you. Please discuss wth your therapist for better answer.

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Answered 12/22/2016

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