Overdose/ Self-Poisoning Question - question

rach · 02-08-2007, 10:56 PM

Hey,

i'm really reluctant to go and see a doctor, i don't want all the sighing and the lectures. However, i took more paracetemol thani should have three hours ago. I feel a little better moodwise now, and don't fully want it to work. Should i make an appointment to see a gp in the morning or is the likelihood that i'll be alright?

Thanks for your help!

Bleeding Angel · 02-08-2007, 11:50 PM

Paracetamol posoning will take a few hrs to kick in. Its advisable you go to hospital as soon as. If you cant do that then you must go to see the gp tomorrow.

Even if you feel well its important to go as there is a risk of liver damage that can occur from the overdose.

Can you go to hospital?

Arohnr · 03-08-2007, 12:21 AM

Going to the er would be smart...

Bitter_Angel · 03-08-2007, 09:29 AM

If you didnt go to the hospital last night, then you should make an emergency appoitment today with your GP.
You may need to have a few blood tests run to make sure there is no permamnt damage.

Take care
Kim

rach · 03-08-2007, 09:40 AM

okay, i rang the gp today, and they don't have an appointment free until next monday. but i'm going to see them then

Aidee · 03-08-2007, 01:24 PM

Next monday is too far in the future, if damage is occuring it needs to be treated right away. Ring your GP back and explain you need an emergency appointment and what the circumstances are. The sooner you get checked out the better.

Bleeding Angel · 03-08-2007, 03:54 PM

^^ As above or go to A&E.

rach · 03-08-2007, 08:31 PM

i'm 14. i can't just wander off to a&e.
thank you though. i'll ring up the gp and see if they can maybe see me in the weekend?
thanks. topic closed.

Bleeding Angel · 03-08-2007, 09:20 PM

So? it doesnt matter what age you are you can still go. Leaving it longer means there is less chance of being able to reverse the damage thats been caused