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18 yrs old, 5'4, 110lbs. i take max daily dose of tylenol (acetaminophen).i heard about staggeredod/liver damage. how much extra/how many days till liver damage/failure?

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TYLENOL (acetaminophen) TOXICITY: Too much tylynol intake affects the liver. This is known by the liver enzyme elevation during blood exams. Your md will warn you about liver toxicity.

Answered 4/14/2013

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