Posted by sukarno on October 24, 2006, at 9:58:01
In reply to Re: Tylenol Overdose = Liver Failure, posted by crazykock on October 24, 2006, at 6:12:20
That is too much Tylenol. Try taking only 500mg every 6 hours (no more than 4 times a day).
Tylenol is paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen). When ingested it is metabolised into reactive metabolite(s) that are toxic to the liver.
If you need pain control that requires that much Tylenol, you'd be better off to go to a pain clinic or have your doctor refer you to someone who specialises in pain control.
Narcotic analgesics, although they are controlled substances, are much safer than taking excessive doses of Tylenol as you are doing.Good luck and please don't take that much Tylenol again. 2000mg/day maximum.
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