I accidentally took 2000 milligrams of Tylenol?!


Question: I accidentally took 2000 milligrams of Tylenol.?
Should I be worried.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Should not be a problem, but not recommended to repeat..

Mixing alcohol with Tylenol is not a good idea..

If you are worried, see a doctor about a liver function test, but most likely she/he will recommend against it..Health Question & Answer

Ok here is the facts
You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day.. Taking more, especially 7000 mg or more, can lead to a severe overdose if not treated..
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The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States.. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning.. They will give you further instructions..

This is a free and confidential service.. All local poison control centers in the U..S.. use this national number.. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention.. It does NOT need to be an emergency.. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week..

Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible..

What to Expect at the Emergency Room Return to top

The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.. Blood tests will be done to check how much acetaminophen is in the blood.. The patient may receive:

Medicines to treat symptoms
Activated charcoal
Laxative
Medicine (antidote) to reverse the effect of the poison
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Call the 1 800 number on the bottle and ask them..

If you cannot reach them immeadiately, call the ER of a nearby hospital and ask them..

If you cannot reach the ER by phone, go to the hospital..

If you don't have transportation, call 911 and ask them what to do..Health Question & Answer

Is that ten pills.? Then yes be worried.. If they are 200 mg tablets.. Then yes.. It really depends on what the dosing is.. If it is ten pills then watch for symptoms.. Stomach ache, fever, dizzy.. You know how it goes.. As soon as you get those signs go to the ER....immediatley..Health Question & Answer

Go to the drug store and get some activated charcoal it will soak up the extra medication in your stomach and you will not get poisoned from taking to much.. We use it on the ambulance..

Good Luck
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How do you accidentally take 2000 milligrams of Tylenol.?
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Skip the alcohol and call a poison control center and follow their advice..Health Question & Answer

Is that even possible.? How could you possibly manage that.? Health Question & Answer

Call poison control or try your local pharmacy..Health Question & Answer

immediately go to the nearest emergency room1Health Question & Answer

u have one week to live im sorryHealth Question & Answer

go to erHealth Question & Answer

drink lots of alcohol and you'll be fineHealth Question & Answer



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