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What Are The Effects Of Overdose Of Cocodamol And Paracetamol Tablets?
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Sat, 21 Feb 2015
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Sat, 21 Feb 2015
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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?
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
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
Would the fact i have non alcoholic fatty liver disease exacerbate the problem?
Brief Answer:
probably yes
Detailed Answer:
yes, it will cause more liver damage if it is already diseased.
probably yes
Detailed Answer:
yes, it will cause more liver damage if it is already diseased.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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