Mar
i had 14 x 500mg tablets this morning,
08.30ish AM
it's now
19:08 PMish time
and i feel fine.
i've heard effects don't kick in til later but i don't think 14 could be too damaging as 24 was the one that caused liver damage wasn't it?
i was going to do it neways nd i know i'm stupid but there's no point in u pointing out the obvious cos THAT would be stupid, so don't bother with your criticism anyone i don't need it. i never TOLD ne1 so there b4 u even say owt about attention-seeking..
all i want to know is .. 14 do u think i will be ok nd it won't damage owt, i do feel exceptionally well right now.. idk. i'm worried somethin will happen later.
and basically anyway… although i would love to go hosp 4 a checkup my father (forward-slash family!) would resent me for doing this to them. i can absolutely comprehend it but i feel they would want nothing to do with me after this, and don't state yes they will. some families are understanding, this one is the type that kicks you when your down (and then they all come to ur need when ur at ur very lowest when u resent them bk! - yes it's retarded and damaging)
so basically yeah, ideas, thoughts, info, recommendations. just anything would be a comfort to me now. thank you.
Answer:
Hi there
I'm taking it that you are in the uk? If so, please either find a way to go to hospital and get checked over or contact NHS Direct and ask for advice from someone medically trained, tel No 0845 4647
or:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/Contact.aspx
Please try to get some support both for this issue and for whatever the reason was that caused you to do this in the first place.
I do hope that everything turns out okay for you and that you suffer no long term damage or worse from the amount of paracetamol that you’ve taken. Good luck and I hope that your future turns into one filled with peace, happiness and joy.
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Everyones body would react differently but I don't think 14 Is gonna make you feel anything else but exhausted and nauseous. If you feel fine than you don't have any reason to worry. You could make yourself sick just to get them out of your system.
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Go to A & E or call 999 now, paracetamol is very hazardous for your liver, dont worry about what anyone thinks just get yourself to hospital!!!!
Answer:
Paracetamol is a very safe drug if you take it correctly. However, if you take too much it can cause serious damage to your liver and kidneys. As little as 20 paracetamol tablets taken within 24 hours could cause severe damage to your liver. It can have more harmful effects if you're a heavy drinker.
You should make sure that you only take the suggested dose of paracetamol. Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine and ask your pharmacist if you’ve any questions.
Feeling sick and vomiting are the first symptoms of having taken too much paracetamol. If you realise that you have taken too much, you should contact your GP or hospital as soon as possible, even if you feel fine.
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Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5g or more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).
Risk factors
If the patient
a, Is on long term treatment with carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St John’s Wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes.
Or
b, Regularly consumes ethanol in excess of recommended amounts.
Or
c, Is apt to be glutathione deplete e.g. eating disorders, cystic fibrosis, HIV infection, starvation, cachexia.
Symptoms
Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure might progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema, and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmias and pancreatitis have been reported.
Management
Immediate treatment is essential in the management of paracetamol overdose. Despite a lack of significant early symptoms, patients should be referred to hospital urgently for immediate medical attention. Symptoms may be limited to nausea or vomiting and may not reflect the severity of overdose or the danger of organ damage. Management should be in accordance with established treatment guidelines, see BNF overdose section.
Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol, however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous N-acetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine might be a suitable substitute for remote areas, outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24h from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit.