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too much paracetemol
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Ok, (this is a bit hard to talk about, but here it goes)
Over a year ago, I took an overdose on paracetemol. And I took about 70 tablets. I was really really sick, but then I got better, so no one found out about it, and I didn't have to go to hospital. I'm really worried that I might have damaged my liver or something. Do you think I should go and see a doctor or something, even though it's a year after it happened??
Sorry if this's a repeat of something else, but I did a search and didn't find anything.
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Over a year ago, I took an overdose on paracetemol. And I took about 70 tablets. I was really really sick, but then I got better, so no one found out about it, and I didn't have to go to hospital. I'm really worried that I might have damaged my liver or something. Do you think I should go and see a doctor or something, even though it's a year after it happened??
Sorry if this's a repeat of something else, but I did a search and didn't find anything.
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Being sick will have gotten rid of most of the stuff but there is a chance that some could've been absorbed into your blood.
How long after taking them did you start being sick?
They also may refer you to a counsellor if you want to have someone to talk to.
I probably shouldn't say this, but all the hassle you go through trying to top yourself with paracetemol is mostly wasted. Chances are you ain't gonna die and you'll feel like utter shit for days.
It's dangerous stuff in incresed doses as you well know - go put your mind at rest.
One of those things that will never happen again. I'll make sure of it. Thanx for your help.
Anyhow, get yourself down to the doctors and explain what you did jelly baby. The liver is unique in its ability to regenerate after it's damaged, so hopefully you'll have got away with it.
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I was told that, I had to laugh.
But yes, it affects different people in different ways.
I took 13 once and fell asleep in my art class, but that's another story.
Take care.