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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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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Tylenol (acetaminophen): If toxicity occurs, liver & kidney damage results, & later encephalopathy with cerebral edema can occur.

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Answered 3/13/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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