ACETAMINOPHEN | TYLENOL: Can you Take Too Much?

Acetaminophen also known as Paracetamol or more commonly just Tylenol is one of the most frequently taken medications. We are all familiar with it, but because of that, sometimes we ignore then dangers that can come with taking it. In this video we are going to discuss the proper dosing of the medication as well as the significant problems that can happen if you take too much. We'll also go over some lesser known issues that can possibly come from taking it.

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[nita]

Pretty useful doctor. I've been worrying whether I'm taking the right dose or not, but now I'm not stressed anymore.🌸

[sandysue]

Today, April 8, 2024, my orthopedic doc said that I should take 2 arthritis strength Tylenol every morning and again in the evening. These are 650 mg each. So, I am under that daily amount this doc recommends. My doc said that 4 a day will help keep the arth pain under control and help me stay more active because the pain will be controlled. For the time being, I will do this but I will be researching other, more natural ways to keep the pain at a low level. I can tell it's helping the cervical stenosis pain and the accompanied headache that I live with 24/7. That alone is awesome!❤ I also have arthritis in my hands and they feel better this evening, too.

[anthonym]

Almost 100, 000 subscribers, not sure why but I’m really happy that you are getting a lot of attention on your videos. Keep them coming.

[karlint]

Great video. @3:55 Dr. Richardson asks the very important question: "Who needs to take care when taking acetaminophen? Then he lists people with risk factors: People with a compromised liver: chronic liver disease such as hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, people who drink a lot of alcohol. But I think there are other people who have liver issues. For example, patients who take methotrexate (a drug often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis) tend to have elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT, etc.) Would these people also need to follow the same cautions with acetaminophen? Of course this YouTube video is not medical advice, just information. Do doctors who have blood test results look at things like AST, ALT (i.e. liver enzymes) or other values when recommending whether patients should take the drug or not?
In addition, sometimes patients are deciding between acetaminohen and other drugs such as NSAIDS to manage chronic pain. Different drugs, due to different mechanisms of action and different ways they are metabolized are likely to have risks of different side effects. NSAIDS are often noted for being linked to higher risk of gastric ulcers, higher blood pressure, reduced kidney function, etc. Choosing the right drugs is hard!

[annahise]

pov you tried to od on tylenol and alcohol but didn't tell your mom so she doesn't know why you've been throwing up all day and now you're scared you need a liver transplant

[jimijones]

Thanks doc, appreciate your clearing this up for me.

[lj]

Nice work Dr! Very informative ! Thanks Dr!

[roradye]

Dunno if anyone's gonna read this, but I took 2400 mg in one sitting, then took another 2400 mg 12 hours later. It's been 30 hours since the first pill. Felt mildly nauseous, but no vomiting. And very little RUQ pains. Really hoping it's not enough for an overdose, I made a mistake attempting. (Oh yeah, I'm 17 and weigh 37 kg if that's an important factor)

[NEVR_A]

I took a small bottle full cause of depression and I was sick and vomiting all day I slept it off and was fine it was stupid sure but the only thing I had was a small amount of pain after but it didn't effect me much 🙃

[giftedsage]

I have a question. Can you get liver damage from being on oxycodone for a year 3 times a day. That’s roughly 1050 mg a day

[supremenematode]

I’ve taken 15 in the last 24hrs I’m 15 180-190lbs. I regret it deeply and I am wondering if I am at Risk. Please tell me if I need to do anything.

[ozzysepulveda]

I weight 300lbs and currently cant take NSAIDS for a Lithotripsy procedure. I find that I need to take 1500mg at a time to get relief but hit the daily max dose after a partial 3rd dose (1000mg) I could in theory take 6000mg a day for pain management but im afraid to.

[cherigodoy]

There is research that indicates that pregnant women should not take Tylenol. ADHD develops in the child because of it.There are major ongoing lawsuits.

[carlosalenduran]

Hello DR Derek I hope everything is going well with you I have a question I take this kind of Tylenol two Friday and two Monday is it too much?

[AbundanceLL]

Take brazile nuts and glutamine if u took too much Tylenol. It helped me.

Disclaimer: I am not a healthcare professional, this is just for entertainment purposes only.

[ikawba]

I hear tylenol is best taken off of weight to determine dosage. Is 100mg above a 400mg recommendation life threatening?

[mmabagain]

I guess I'm good since I take only 1000 mg/day of Tylenol. My only worry is I had jaundice when I was younger and have scarring on my liver.

[PinkFridays]

I think one is stuck in my esophagus. Will it be a danger to me?

[francoismartineau]

I once took 30 500mg Tylenols. I stayed in bed all day, but didn't notice any pain or obvious problem. Five years later, is there something I should do about that?

[tonyaberney]

I've took a 1000 mg of ibphrofin everyday for 3 yrs pluse a bc a day also. Is my liver ok?