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Posted by Dinah on August 6, 2004, at 16:25:13
In reply to question???, posted by kalee on August 6, 2004, at 16:23:12
Originally posted by kalee 8/6/04
> I was wondering, how come the last time i took an overdose of tylenol i only got sick...like throwing up...and nothing else happened to my liver? if i did it again do u think it would be possible that i die next time. not saying that i will because im too scared but im wonderin why nothing happened to me last time. and if it may have anything to do with how many i took because i think i only took like 30. thanks
Posted by Shadowplayers721 on August 6, 2004, at 18:18:27
In reply to Re: question??? » kalee, posted by Dinah on August 6, 2004, at 16:25:13
Kalee,
I hope that you will get help as soon as possible. I don't know how you are feeling or what is going on in your life, but this is clearly not the way to choose to escape. Call a crisis hotline or talk to a clergy member anyone that will take you seriously. Please, don't choose this way. Please, be safe and talk to someone about what is going on to get you some help.
Posted by crazychickuk on August 6, 2004, at 19:38:07
In reply to Re: question??? » kalee, posted by Dinah on August 6, 2004, at 16:25:13
maybe its cus its not your turn to go? you need to talk to someone.... dont go taking over doses of medication, sometimes it may not work and it may not cause you liver damage BUT they sure can damage your brain? can cause you severe brain damage...
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 6, 2004, at 21:41:11
In reply to Re: question??? » kalee, posted by Dinah on August 6, 2004, at 16:25:13
Posted by ghost on August 6, 2004, at 17:45:06
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.
*hugs*
ghost
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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