I saw that Listerine has 21.6% alcohol in it, and I didn't have enough money for 40's or anything so I drank about half a bottle of the blue mouthwash. I didn't have orange, although I think I would have preferred it. Anyway, I don't feel good at all. I'm drunk, and thats for sure, but my head and stomach are really burning painfully and my vision is distorted and blurred so much worse than when I drink liquor. My fingers are moving involuntarily, and I feel like I need to vomit, but I can't seem to make myself. Should I just drive myself to the doctor or drink some coffee or what? Your Thoughts?
2006-09-15 14:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
5 hours ago, you're probably in the bathroom now; it has that effect too.
There are chemicals in mouthwath that will make you sick if you drink it; you won't die, but you're probably feeling like you wish you would.
Now, if you're a "real alcoholic", you'd do the same thing tomorrow, but you still have a problem. Maybe you should try reading "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey. The public library may have it, or go online to:
http://www.rational.org/
2006-09-15 20:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, although Listerine has alcohol, but it also has a lot of other stuff that you really should not be ingesting, like methylsalicylate or thymol. If you're still alive when you read this, you definitely should go the emergency department immediately! You shouldn't drive yourself in, either get someone else to drive you, or call an ambulance! Or at least call Poison Control first!
PDR drug information for Listerine says:
"Warnings : Do not administer to children under twelve years of age. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not swallow. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately."
You probably won't die from half a bottle, but certainly don't try it again, because the stuff is BAD for you.
(By the way, by the time you start feeling gross from drinking it, it's probably too late to vomit it back up, especially if it's been more than half an hour since you drank it.)
CALL POISON CONTROL!!
2006-09-15 21:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mika 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ok, you're not drunk the same way as with regular alcohol because the alcohol in Listerine is like rubbing alcohol, it's not fermented. You need to drink plenty of water and call poison control. You're going to feel sick for a while.
2006-09-15 21:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jim B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ahh stand at corner next time and beg for like 2 buks to buy u a 40..u sure type good tho for having unvoluntary finger movements ..can u share
2006-09-15 21:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Thelizardking 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to vomit by sticking your fingers in your mouth and then drink lots of water.
2006-09-15 22:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, well, i dont think ur drunk, like the other person said, drink lots of water, but then i'd say drive ur self to the doc. and if u think u cant make it call them
2006-09-15 22:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Marissa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a good idea is to call 911
2006-09-15 21:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by Michael G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mentos.
2006-09-15 21:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like you said, at least you will die with good breath!!!!!!
2006-09-15 22:18:15 · answer #9 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really really hope you are kidding.
2006-09-15 22:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Heather B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋