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Is it true that acetaminophen overdose can cause brain damage? i know it can mess up your liver but i've heard that it can cause brain damage too. is that true?
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Tylenol (acetaminophen): If toxicity occurs, liver & kidney damage results, & later encephalopathy with cerebral edema can occur.
Answered 3/13/2014
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