Posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 17:20:00
In reply to Re: Tylenol » KaraS, posted by ed_uk on March 12, 2005, at 17:14:02
> Hello,
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> >Isn't acetaminophen dangerous when combined with alcohol?
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> Yes, but it's not a problem if you don't drink! An occasional small drink is ok though. Why do you ask?
I just wanted to get that into the conversation is all so people are aware that they shouldn't drink while taking it and alcoholics probably shouldn't take it at all.
> As I said in my post, when acetaminophen is taken at the recommended dose, by people who do not have any contra-indications (alcoholism etc) it has a safety record which is much better than most drugs. It is far less likely to cause side effects than any of the drugs used in psychiatry!Agree totally.
> Ed x
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> PS. I am finding it difficult remembering to call it acetaminophen, it is called paracetamol in the UK. No one has heard of acetaminophen here! We don't have the brand Tylenol, we've got Panadol and many others.I don't know why they have to name the same drugs different names in different countries. What is the point? IMHO, it only serves to confuse things.
K
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