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What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of Cocodamol And Paracetamol Tablets?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015
Question: Last night after not eating for 10 days I drank heavily and took four Cocodamol tablets and 10 paracetamol tablets on top of 250mg of Setraline. I seem ok today but should I worry?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Although, there was no serious immediate effect on your health, such medication overdose caused liver damage for sure and you should never do it again since more serious consequances may happen. I suggest to visit doctor and check your liver enzymes and kidney functions. WIsh you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 minutes later)
Would the fact i have non alcoholic fatty liver disease exacerbate the problem?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
probably yes

Detailed Answer:
yes, it will cause more liver damage if it is already diseased.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of Cocodamol And Paracetamol Tablets?

Brief Answer: You should Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. Although, there was no serious immediate effect on your health, such medication overdose caused liver damage for sure and you should never do it again since more serious consequances may happen. I suggest to visit doctor and check your liver enzymes and kidney functions. WIsh you good health. Regards