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I drank 1 shot of alcohol then had two cups of water 1.5 hours ago. just took a tylenol (acetaminophen). will my liver fail and i die?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not likely if you : Took one tylenol (acetaminophen) as stated. However, tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose is a leading cause of liver failure & death.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/21/2013

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