So I have a friend who tried to kill herself............?

Question

Yes I am aware she needs help, that has already been esablished. And if you don't have anything nice to say get off my question! Thanks.

My friend took 50 tylenol. She spent two days in the hospital. She is seeing a therapist starting monday and we have someone staying with her 24 hours a day till that point. So enough about that.

I want to know what will happen to her now. The doctor told her that the medicine could stay in her system and she could die within the next four days, even though she feels okay. Is there anything else to do for her. What are the long term effects of taking that much medication??? Someone who's been there please help. I'm worried about her and just want to know what could happen, or what we could do for her. Or something.

Again if you are going to say she's going to die or she needs help WE ARE AWARE OF THAT! i'm just trying to get the facts. Thanks

Answer 1

im sorry about your friend, i have never heard of tylenol but i found this, i hope it helps.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/253533_painkiller27.html?source=mypi

Answer 2

Well, I've been there personally - twice. The first time I tried with about 20 Benadryl, an RX pain-killer and some other stuff, I don't remember. No one knew what I had done until I told my mom a week later - I hallucinated for 3 days after I took the pills. The second time I took 17 RX sleeping-pills and almost died.

Now, I'm not sure, but I've been told that taking meds like that could permanently damage one's liver. At least, that's what I was told. If she wasn't baker-acted, then I'm shocked.

The only thing you can do for her is be there. Don't judge her - that's the worst thing you could do. Don't make her feel bad for being depressed, no matter what the reason for being depressed. Most likely, she's probably not entirely sure why she's depressed. And if she does, it's still scary for her. Don't set any limits, like expecting her to get better after a certain amount of time... it takes time, and the best thing you can do is be patient.

I'm really sorry your friend is going through this, and I know it's going to be hard on you too. But make sure you don't make it about what you're going through with her, make sure you let her know you care about her.

I hope this helps. If you need any other advice, my e-mail is open. Good luck.

Answer 3

same as the above answers. liver damage. My mother killed herself on an OD. Not Tylenol. My sister did take about 70 of Tylenol. She is ok today with no damage. I hope your friend gets the help she needs. You are a true friend to stay by her side like you are. Just keep being there for her and her family. You will all be in my thoughts. Good Luck sweetie!!

Answer 4

Our adult nephew OD'd on Tylenol last yr. It caused liver failure, kidney failure, and he had several heart attacks in a few hours. Basically he had no chance of recovery and his mother made the decision to do a DNR on him after his fourth heart attack. I'd say your friend is in a better position at this point as she is awake and alert. Her organs could still suffer long term effects of the toxic amount of Tylenol she ingested. I suggest you talk more to her doctor or perhaps your own on the possible long term effects this could have on her health. Being informed is always helpful particularly if you are someone she relies on and will come to for help making designs. Good luck

Answer 5

My preferred method of suicide attempt is overdose. I took a bottle of asprin once... I survived without charcoal or anything... I took 66 Depakote pills, the doctor told my husband that much could "kill a horse" (sure) but my body barfed it up, I didn't have charcoal, and no one knew until 16 hours after I had done it. It's good to keep caring about her, she will probably be fine. What she needs is you, her friend, and not just now, but later too, when she feels hopeless again. Sound like you know that, tho. Give her a hug for me

Answer 6

Be there to love and support your friend. Tylenol can cause liver failure. But the more important thing here is to remember that just beause she gets better for now doesn't mean she won't try this again. APlease be a dear friend to her on a regular basis and be aware of changes in personality and habits.

Answer 7

My brother tried something similar in the summer and I was told that his liver would have permanent damage and would be unable to hold alcohol or medication as well as before. Also, he's been attending weekly therapy sessions and occasional psychiatric evaluations.
I'm sorry I don't have more information, and I'm sorry that you're going through such a difficult time.

Answer 8

50 Tylenol is a ton of acetaminophen and could shut down her liver. That's probably why she's hospitalized.

Long term effects - none, if they get her through this. Maybe some decreased liver function.

She also needs psychiatric observation to make sure she doesn't try again.

Answer 9

Talk to her one-on-one. Find out why she tried. We all go through trials in life...but some people are just weaker than others. That's why we have friends. I think she will be fine. A lot of people try to do this and end up on the right path. Maybe she has stresses in her life she needs your help with. Maybe she will get on some medicine that will help her overall mood and feel better about her life. It's good she has you.

Answer 10

That amount of Tylenol can cause liver failure. She's lucky to be alive! Nothing can really be done until the drug passes from her system. Then they will do liver tests to see the extent of the damage (e.g. blood albumin levels, etc). Hope she'll be ok

Answer 11

hi.. my older sister tried to kill herself when she was 17 (she's now 25) by taking tylenol and a bunch of ther common pills for colds and such.. she took bottles of pills.. but are you sure your doctor is correct? because they told my sister that she would just act a little wacky the next few days and that there was no way it could kill her...