did i just take too many tylenol?

Question

i just took 8 tylenol at one time, how dangerous can this be

in all honesty i was tryin to finish myself, and now that ive done it i think im too mellow to give a **** for the reason in doin so, so now im havin second thoughts

Answer 1

Anyone who takes Tylenol (Acetaminophen) over a long period of time or who takes more than the recommended dosage can be at risk for liver damage. The odds increase if you also drink alcohol. If you are concerned it would be wise to visit your health care provider and have your liver function checked. If you are experiencing and vomiting or yellowing ( Jaundice) of your skin and eyes you need to go straight to the ER.

If overdose is suspected they will usually give activated charcoal to bind the toxins and to induce vomiting. They will also give NAC (N-Acetyl-l-Cysteine) which is the antidote for Acetaminophen poisoning. It must be given within a certain period of time or the damage to the liver becomes permanent.

You can also purchase this amino acid yourself at any health food store. It will help protect your liver.

Answer 2

Tylenol is VERY hard on your kidneys, and that is way too much.

My husband is a paramedic, and he says that ODing on tylenol is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Your body can't handle it. If I were you, I would CALL an emergency room or urgent care center, and tell them what you've done. They'll tell you if you need to be seen or not.

People who attempt suicide with Tylenol usually succeed, because it causes your kidney's to shut down.

Don't mess around with this one... seek assistance just to be safe!

Answer 3

first of all it depends on how many mg of Tylenol you, how old you are and how heavy you are. I have taken 2 tablets of Tylenol 3 with codeine. I didn't have any problems. If you are concerned consult a doctor. I don't think you should have any problems. just take some stool softeners . You might be a bit constipated.

Answer 4

It won't hurt you. But if you had doubled that amount you could cause irreparable damage to your liver and you'd still be alive. It takes a lot of that stuff to take a life.
Now get yourself to a hospital and get a psych consult before you do something that is really going to hurt you.

I think you know that some of us know that this is just a cry for help. So you got us listening...now get the help...NOW!

Answer 5

You're only supposed to take 2 every 8 hours, and not exceed 8 during 24 hours. I'm not a doctor but I'm pretty sure it's not that healthy.

Answer 6

it depends on how many mg are in each caplet and what your body size is. the bigger the size the more you can handle. but if you're a small person it might be too much. call the hospital or poison control center in your area and ask about it. tell them the mg and your weight. you could say it was your sister or friend or kid or something if you want to keep it secret.

Answer 7

If you are in that much pain you should probably be seeing a doctor. Tylenol in excess can hurt your kidneys among other things. This probably won't kill you but you may experience some stomach discomfort. Don't do this again.

Answer 8

Depending on your age and weight, and the dosage, maxium strength being more. You'll just make yourself sick, but you won't die. Try eating foods to help slow down the absorption rate.

You keep doing such things and you will ruin your Liver and Kidneys.

If you are trying to O.D. it's a miserable way to die and you'll get one big surprise when you find out that suicide is not the way to go. Believe me, I died from a suicide attempt and was sent back. DO NOT ATTEMPT SUICIDE IF THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO!

Answer 9

Abuse of Tylenol can cause liver failure, among other neat stuff, you probably have not taken a lethal dose, if this was a 1 time deal .But don't make a jabit of it

Answer 10

Yes, that is too many and it could make you very ill. Why in the world did you take 8? Read directions before taking any more meds.