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Why is mixing alcohol with acetaminophen bad?
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Liver damage: Both alcohol and acetominophen can be toxic to the liver. If drinking excessively and also taking more than 2 g of acetominophen/day, you'd be exposing yourself to a double whammy. Not a good plan.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Destroys the liver: Alcohol and tylenol (acetaminophen) in excessive amounts can lead to liver damage.
Answered 5/29/2017
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Alcohol/Acetamenophi: Added toxicity to your liver, depending on the frequency of use & the amount.
Answered 7/7/2013
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