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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Cramps While On Acetaminophen

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Question : hi my name is xxxxxxxxxx,I took 1,000 mg of acetaminophen and 5 5/325 norcos equaling 2,600 mg of acetaminophen in a 7 hour period yesterday and today I feel like crap,am I going to be ok?thanks
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May need treatment with Mucomyst (N-acetyl cysteine) to protect liver.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Yes, that is a lot of acetaminophen in a short period of time. Acetaminophen can damage the liver. I think you should go in to either urgent care (if they have a lab) or the ER to have you liver enzymes checked promptly. If treated early with N-acetyl cysteine (Mucomyst) IV, it can help reduce subsequent liver damage. It is used in people who have overdosed on acetaminophen.

You may be just fine, but better to be cautious. So do go in now.

I hope this information helps. You are welcome to give me a follow up after you are seen.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Cramps While On Acetaminophen

Brief Answer: May need treatment with Mucomyst (N-acetyl cysteine) to protect liver. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Yes, that is a lot of acetaminophen in a short period of time. Acetaminophen can damage the liver. I think you should go in to either urgent care (if they have a lab) or the ER to have you liver enzymes checked promptly. If treated early with N-acetyl cysteine (Mucomyst) IV, it can help reduce subsequent liver damage. It is used in people who have overdosed on acetaminophen. You may be just fine, but better to be cautious. So do go in now. I hope this information helps. You are welcome to give me a follow up after you are seen.