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Hello, i just took 2 500mg paracetamol pills (equals to 1000mg) and drank a 500ml energy drink. should i be worried?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You should NOT repeat the Paracetamol for 12 hours to avoid kidney issues! hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 4/29/2017

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