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Could Over Dosage Of Paracetamol Cause Liver Damage?
I am taking fluoxetine for depression and have recently ingested 14 paracetamol tablets in the space of an hour, shortly after i vomited until my stomach was empty. I'm wondering the implications of this on my liver and weather or not it can be managed without hospital treatment. I am 5'71/2 and weight 9/2 stone.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
Paracetamol overdose is known to cause acute liver failure in some cases,but most commonly it does not happen. In every case, even if you don't have symptoms, you should see doctor and have some tests done and be hospitalized for short time to prevent serious consequences.
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Kindly regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
Paracetamol overdose is known to cause acute liver failure in some cases,but most commonly it does not happen. In every case, even if you don't have symptoms, you should see doctor and have some tests done and be hospitalized for short time to prevent serious consequences.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health.
Kindly regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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