I have a question about overdosing.?

Question

I have to take 2 500mg when I am in pain. I also have a bottle of 750's. About 5 minutes ago I took two 750's thinking it was the 500mg. I went into the kitchen and found the 500mg and realized I took the wrong ones.

How will this affect me? Im really worried right now.

Answer 1

The numbers 500 and 750 refer to the Tylenol/acetaminophen. The maximum safe dose in a 24 hour period is 4000mgs. You will be fine. Help your liver out a bit by drinking some extra water and make sure if you need more pain meds to keep a tally on your total for the Tylenol. Serious, irreversible liver damage can occur at doses over 4000mgs.

Answer 2

Depending what type of medication it is. Maybe you'll get tired and sleep it off. You may want to call someone though if you are by urself.  

Answer 3

no nothing will go wrong you will get a bit sleepy though.  im a pharmacist contact me if you need additional help [e-mail]

Answer 4

it really depends on the typys they were you should be fine but call and ask a doctor of a clinic

Answer 5

You are going to be more tired than normal and possibly more nauseous (if you get this way) because you are going to have more of the narcotic in it. Since this is a one time thing you will be ok but don't make a habit of it of course because it isn't good for you. Oh and you could get dizzy too. :)

Answer 6

um we dont know what medication it is?? how can we tell you??? but since its not too much higher of a dose of whatever it is i dont think it will do much harm.

Answer 7

  First, relax.  I don't think that you've done anything that's going to kill you.  If you think about it, you've only increased your regular dosage by 1 pill (250mg times 2).

  I looked on the Internet and saw that the usual side effects for Vicodin (if any) are lightheadedness, dizziness, or nausea.  It also said that to alleviate any of these symtoms, just go lie down.

  I think you are going to be all right!

Answer 8

Call 9-1-1

Answer 9

you only took 500mg more then you were suppose to. I think you will be fine. If you get dizzy or nauses go to the hospital.

Answer 10

call 911 or go to a hospitol and ask immediatley drink and eat nothingn unless directed to do so  

Answer 11

What medicine was it?

Ok, vicodin pills normally come in 5mg and 10mg. I think the dosage you are looking at is the acetaminophen. Either way, you took nowhere near enough to cause any damage, so you'll be fine.

Answer 12

Prescription amount is 800mg of ibuprofen. You have taken too much. Do not take anything else for at least the next 24 hours. Drink lots of water and if you begin to feel any weird symptoms, such as dizziness contact the doctor.  

Answer 13

What is the medication?

Answer 14

It's fine, you would have to take about a whole bottle of pain killer to affect you.

Answer 15

nothing its just going to make you feel weird your not going to overdoes but dont drive or use mechanics w/.e the bottle says wait a couple hours and it will be fine