Can a minor acetaminophen overdose (taking five extra-strength tylenol at once) cause a problem?
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Can a minor acetaminophen overdose (taking five extra-strength tylenol at once) cause a problem?
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Dr. Bennett Werner
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief:
No
Assuming you're >12 years old, don't have aids, alcoholism, or other chronic liver disease, you should be okay.
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In brief:
No
Assuming you're >12 years old, don't have aids, alcoholism, or other chronic liver disease, you should be okay.
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