I have heard many horrible stories on accidental [or not] acetominophen oversoses (the drug that is in tylenol). How much exactly [grams] is positively deadly?
2006-10-06 16:09:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The recommended dose on the bottle is the best amount to take (number of pills and amount of time between doses). I had an extremely painful nerve disorder (Trigeminal Neuralgia) where I took some pretty strong medications - Neurontin, Tegretol, and Percocet. The combination often made me groggy, so I would alternate with Tylenol. My doctor told me it was "okay" to take one more pill than recommended once in a while, but I was told not to do this often because it could cause kidney and/or liver problems (as does most pain medications). Any more than the recommended dose can be deadly in certain situations.
2006-10-06 16:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The max per day is 4gms or 4000mgs. It can be very dangerous. There isn't a drug that will reverse it's affects. it also goes after the liver and it is a slow painful death. Yes it can be if not used with caution
2006-10-06 23:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Doc D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse, so this is not speculation.
4,000 mg is enough to do liver damage. So when taking it, please be careful. This dosage is for adults. I am not a pediatric nurse, so I don't know the milligram dosage for infants/children. All parents out there should be VERY careful with all medications, even the over the counter meds they give their little ones.
2006-10-06 23:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by lilac b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would someone give you an answer that could lead someone to commit suicide?!!! Get Help!!
2006-10-06 23:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by burrgump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋