what happens when you overdose on tylenol?
2007-03-26 13:48:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I've heard you can end up in the hospital with liver failure (seriously). Best not to overdose on anything.
2007-03-26 13:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by sci55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers and fever-reducers. It is also found in combination with many over-the-counter and prescription medications, such as Tylenol Cold, Darvocet, Tylenol #3, and Percocet. Acetaminophen is metabolized (processed) by the liver. When too much acetaminophen is taken, the normal liver-processing system becomes overwhelmed, and the liver uses a second processing system. This second processing system, unfortunately, turns the acetaminophen into a very toxic substance that severely damages the liver.
Initially often only nausea/vomiting/sweating, then no other symptoms for 24 hours.
At 24-48 hours, liver damage occurs, which can lead to right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice (yellow skin) or icterus (yellow eyes), confusion, coma, kidney failure, and death.
2007-03-26 20:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Dominic P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Initially often only nausea/vomiting/sweating, then no other symptoms for 24 hours. At 24-48 hours, liver damage occurs, which can lead to right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice (yellow skin) or icterus (yellow eyes), confusion, coma, kidney failure, and death.
2007-03-26 13:52:16 · answer #3 · answered by Hbluegal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 23:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liver failure, VERY serious
2007-03-26 13:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by starsky_1212 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
how many did you take?
2007-03-26 13:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will be lightheaded
2007-03-26 13:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋