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Re: question???

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 9, 2004, at 11:25:26

In reply to Re: question??? « ghost, posted by Dr. Bob on August 6, 2004, at 21:41:11

> if it were possible to overdose on over the counter drugs, there'd be a lot more suicide cases on the books. the FDA regulates stuff so much that nothing's on the shelves that'd kill us in large doses, except maybe ephedra (which is being phased out anyway).
>
> so, for better or for worse, tylenol just isn't that harmful. it's bad for your liver, but not short-term-deadly.
>
> just my (slightly educated) $0.02.
>
> ps: i do agree that this is something you should talk to your pdoc about. it's a pretty serious question.

I agree, this is a serious issue. For the record, it is in fact possible to overdose on over-the-counter drugs, and Tylenol can be so bad for your liver that it can in fact be short-term deadly.

Bob


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