acetaminophen toxicity???

[oathrocks]

I know that the max dose of apap in 4 grams...I ended up taking a little over yesterday about 350 over 4 grams and my left side has been hurting..I know the systoims take 48-72 hours and belevie it is the right side that would hurt right ?, and left side is the kidnety right?

[oathrocks]

huh...anyone thoughts?

[Abrad]

I assume SWIY means he took 4350mg over a 24hr period rather than as a single dose. I would not be too concerned in you taking this as a once off and doubt it would do any lasting damage (as long as SWIY doesn't make a habit of it).

Your liver is located on your right hand side but you have 2 kidneys, one on each side.
If symptoms persist you should go to a doctor.

[oathrocks]

Originally Posted by Abrad

I assume SWIY means he took 4350mg over a 24hr period rather than as a single dose. I would not be too concerned in you taking this as a once off and doubt it would do any lasting damage (as long as SWIY doesn't make a habit of it).

Your liver is located on your right hand side but you have 2 kidneys, one on each side.
If symptoms persist you should go to a doctor.

yes you are correct he took over a 24hour period....2000mg then 4 hours later 1000mg then 3 hours later 1000mg then 2 hours 325 mg...

thanks for yur response debating er right not pain is getting worse and very tender to the touch...urghh...

[DrMuffy]

Yes even though answered quite well by SWIabrad, SWIY has pretty much nothing to worry about. Now if SWIY made this a habit and or drank alcohol with this, it would most likely lead to worse problems, but this once should be fine. The pain could be caused by numerous factors, now if it still hurts by tomorrow afternoon, SWIY might want to make an app. with his local medical professional. In the mean time, drink ALOT of water.

[mickenator]

Swim would advise that no-one takes large amounts of apap like this as it can be very dangerous if one isn't carefull plus the damage to one liver is not good.

[pankreeas]

surprised noones said it already.. but assuming this is re: taking otc opiates.. then this calls for a simple cwe...

[thegoodfight]

Swim thinks is is not from the APAP.. Swim used to take very high doses of APAP b4 swim know about the liver issue. Swim probably took 6g+ APAP at one time, mixed with alcohol! How bad and stupid! This never seemed to cause swim any problems, but swim is much more careful now, swim wants to have a healthy life..