Will these Tylenol overdose symptoms go away or are these serious?
5'9 120 pound girl. I took 23,000 mg worth of acetaminophen. I took that at 11 AM Wednesday morning, started feeling sick afterwards but didn't puke until 6:30 PM that night. It was just food in the puke, I don't think I puked the pills out because there was absolutely no white stuff in it. I have been puking with a fever ever since and it's Thursday night now. I'm extremely dizzy, which could be from puking so much but I've been trying to keep up on water. I have never felt this bad physically and was wondering if this will just stop or if it's gonna keep going on? Some other symptoms I'm having is extreme fatigue, brown pee, and confusion almost like low blood sugar but I haven't tested my blood sugar.
Acetaminophen overdose symptoms?
I am not a doctor, but I have taken some pharmacology classes. Generally, if you take acetaminophen everyday you should never go over 4 grams, or 4000 milligrams in a 24 hour period. Taking over 4000 milligrams per day for an extended time can lead to liver problems, which can be very painful! But say for instance that over the past month you have never taken acetaminophen and today you took 5000 milligrams, unless you have another underlying medical condition you will be fine. The toxic dose is around 7000 milligrams, with 8-12 grams being deadly. Basically, considering everything else is alright....taking 5000 milligrams for one day will not do anything, but if you were take 5000 today, and 5000 tomorrow, and so on, your liver would not be able to handle it and eventually shut down. Your liver really can only handle 4000 milligrams maximum per day if taking it everyday. So I would not take anymore for atleast a week. By no way am I suggesting that you take over the recommended dose, and my advice should not substituted for the advice of your doctor, if you believe that you are truly in danger, seek medical attention.
How long until Tylenol overdose symptoms start?
There are 3 stages of Tylenol overdose. The active ingredient in Tylenol is called acetaminophen, I will be referring to Tylenol as that.Stage 1 (Within 24 hours of the overdose)Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, lose of appetitePalenessTirednessSweatingStage 2 (24–72 hours after overdose)Pain in your upper right side (Where the liver is located)Dark urineUrinating lessJaundice (Skin and the whites of your eyes turn yellow)Stage 3 (72–96 hours after overdose)Blood in urineFever, light headedness, or faintingFast breathing or trouble breathingExtreme weakness or tirednessFeeling very hungryShakingBlurred vision, fast heartbeat, or headache that won't go awayTrouble staying awakeConfusionSeizuresComaAll of these symptoms depends on the amount you take. If it's more toxic, 10,000–15,000 mg of acetaminophen, then stage 3 will happen sooner or more severely.
What happens if you overdose with Tylenol?
Well, not a good choice for an overdose. I suppose it depends on how many you take. A good amount will at first give you that void feeling of no pain, but it will also provide dizziness, nausea, and contrary to belief, you will find it hard to sleep, you will get that twitchy anxiety thing going, and possibly shortness of breath. It’s usually about this time you call 911.Yet if you take a much higher dose, you still go through this but then a high intensity of pain will hit you as if you were plowed down in an intersection by a speeding car. Then your liver shuts down due to poisoning and your other organs get the message and take their time to shut down and you die quite slowly in all sorts of agonizing pain.Thus not a clever way to go. Here’s the thing for all of those asking questions about taking any kind of medication beyond what is recommended by a physician is, don’t do it. All you are doing is proving how much of an idiot you are. Nothing is safe. In fact, talk more to your pharmacist if you are being prescribed multiple medications from different doctors. Don’t mix alcohol with any medication, not just because it might be dangerous, it is because alcohol can actually cancel the purpose of some medications as if you never took them at all. That basically defeats the purpose of taking the prescribed medication in the first place doesn’t it? Prescription drugs aren’t cheap. Off the shelf and over the counter are less expensive, but are actually act as a different chemical compound when mixed with alcohol, so it would be a pure surprise that could very well depend on your metabolism or even your immune system. What if that cold medicine and alcohol caused a compound that you have adapted an allergy to. Yes, it happens and often. People die from allergic reactions just as deadly as those who react violently to bee stings. It wouldn’t take much at all. No overdose, no abundance of alcohol. Death by asphyxia or other means in result of an allergy compounded by ingested ingredients.Mess around at your own risk. Your choice not mine.Cheers
What happens after a tylenol overdose?
Mariem Alrubaie is right. Your liver is quite durable. If you have an acute overdose of tylenol and it is not fatal your liver will likely make a full recovery. but heavy chronic use of a hepatoxic substance can lead to like cirrhosis which is scar tissue in the liver. I Took a tylenol(acetaminophen)overdose about 2 years ago. I took around 350 extra strength tylenol. I was found an hour later by my brother. the paramedics put a tube through my nose and into my stomach and pumped charcoal into it. then when i got to the hospitol they gave something called mucomyst which is supposed to attach itself to tylenol(acetaminophen) in order do prolong the time your liver has to process the tylenol so that it doesn't hit your liver all at once. after the overdose my liver enzymes were elevated however they gradually got better. after about a week and a half they were within the normal range and after about a month my enzymes were as good as they were before the overdose.
What are the symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose?
Paracetamol is a common pain reliever and fever reducer that is usually bought over the counter without a prescription. It is one of the most common medicines taken by young children in an accidental overdose. Paracetamol is also commonly taken by people who intend to harm themselves (suicide attempts).Signs of paracetamol overdose include drowsiness, coma, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Another name for paracetamol is acetaminophen (often known by its brand name, Panadol®).There is only a small difference between the maximum daily dose of paracetamol and an overdose, which can cause liver damage. Large amounts of paracetamol are very dangerous, but the effects often don’t show until about two to three days after taking the tablets. However, treatment must be started early to be effective, before the effects begin.Always seek treatment for paracetamol overdose immediately, even if the person seems quite well.
Is it possible to overdose on Tylenol?
13 other people have told you yes, it is possible to overdose on Tylenol. It's also possible to die from Tylenol overdose. In fact, not only is it possible, it's easy.Many people believe that Tylenol is a safe drug to take in excess, probably because Tylenol is marketed as the safest drug consumers can buy. But exceeding the maximum dosage printed on the label can kill you.As a teenager, I thought Tylenol was harmless. In a fit of “hating my mom” (eye roll) one day, I decided to take 12 extra strength tylenol tablets. Nothing happened to me. I'm incredibly lucky. I inherited a mean, invincible liver of steel, probably due to the frequency at which alcoholism occurs in my family. Assuming that I'd follow suit, Nature equipped me accordingly with a tough liver. That's my theory, whatever.While it is true that some people can come away from a Tylenol overdose unscathed, it's unusual. Most people will get life-ruiningly sick from taking so much Tylenol. Not just young children, elderly people, and unusually frail individuals, either.Want to know how I know?On October 11, 2014, my cousin Marina died in the hospital after being air lifted from the Grants, NM emergency room to an emergency overdose response unit (not sure what it's actually called) in Colorado. The medical staff worked diligently, tirelessly to save her life. Her kidneys and liver failed and she had swelling in her brain. It is unclear whether she overdosed intentionally or by mistake. She had been sick with a head cold, but was drinking the night she overdosed. It is possible that she absently took too many tablets, forgetting she'd already taken some. We don't know what was going through her head. She never had a chance to tell us. I believe it may have been a suicide attempt, though. Still, I'm just guessing.She was 21 years old, a correctional officer, physically fit and healthy. She is dead now. There were still pills left in the bottle. It was that easy. This is her:
Tylenol overdose, abdominal pain?
If the pain persists, I would definitely recommend seeing a physician. I do know that overuse of Tylenol can cause liver damage. I worked for a family practice years ago, and a patient had to be called back into the office for abnormal hepatic panel results. It was due to her ingestion of large amounts of acetaminophen/Tylenol, for her back pain. Here's a link to a study regarding Tylenol and liver damage: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/46607.php Also, you really should discuss your frequent headaches with your physician. And it may sound really hokey, but you could try some alternative or herbal therapy too. Good Luck!