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SammyFirstBaby · 01/01/2013 12:17

Ok, iv done something so stupid.
I don't really take painkillers and me being the clumbsy pregnant woman I am, I read the back and I'm sure it said take 4 every 2 hours. So iv done that.. For the last 6 hours... That's a total of 24 tabs in 6 hours Iv had such a bad back ache?
Should I go to the hospital? I'm 22 weeks pregnant.

I feel like such a poopy mother already.

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AnyaKnowIt · 01/01/2013 12:19

I think you should go and get checked out

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lovemybabyboy · 01/01/2013 12:20

What was it that you were taking? I would go to the hospital to be checked out, chances are you might be fine but rather be safe than sorry, and please do let us know how you are.

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Meringue33 · 01/01/2013 12:20

What kind of painkillers??
Bump!

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Mulledandmerry · 01/01/2013 12:21

Assume this is paracetamol? Yes, pop off to hospital now please.

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lovemybabyboy · 01/01/2013 12:22

Have you got anyone with you Sammy?

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SammyFirstBaby · 01/01/2013 12:23

Yeah they where cheap superdrug paracetamol!
I'm now having belly ache, iv had it for the last few days, but I think its worse now, I don't know if I'm just being paronoid or..

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Mulledandmerry · 01/01/2013 12:24

Ok love, ring hospital and get straight in.

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SammyFirstBaby · 01/01/2013 12:25

My boyfriends on his way down now, but not for the next 30mins ish

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Skiffen · 01/01/2013 12:26

Yep, a&e - 12g paracetamol will need treatment.

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GeraldineAubergine · 01/01/2013 12:28

Go to a and e, 12g in 8 hours is a big dose.

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EdwiniasRevenge · 01/01/2013 12:31

Don't wait for boyfriend. Needs treating asap. Ambulance if necessary.

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crunchingicicles · 01/01/2013 12:34

Take the pack with you too so they're certain of the quantity of paracetamol.

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lovemybabyboy · 01/01/2013 12:35

Yes hun, call ambulance, get your boyfriend to meet you at a&e. Let us know how you get on.

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SirBoobAlot · 01/01/2013 12:37

Wouldn't wait for your boyfriend, call an ambulance if you haven't got enough money for a taxi, get boyfriend to meet you there.

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BasicallySFB · 01/01/2013 12:38

Straight to hospital - treated early you'll be ok, later can be fatal liver damage at that dose. Hospital. Now.

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DozyDuck · 01/01/2013 12:38

Definitely go to the hospital as soon as you can

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BasicallySFB · 01/01/2013 12:39

Via ambulance as they may be able to give you charcoal instead of IV treatment.

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BasicallySFB · 01/01/2013 12:42

4 every 2 hours for 6 hours is 12 tablets not 24? Still an OD, still needs hospital treatment and blood tests ASAP.

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RemindMeWhatSleepIs · 01/01/2013 12:50

Yes A&E straight away. Don't panic they will be able to give you the treatment you need but you need to get there fast to give the treatments plenty of time to work.

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EdwiniasRevenge · 01/01/2013 12:52

Potentially 16 tablets? 4 at time 0, 4 at 2hrs, 4 at 4hrs and 4 at 6hrs.

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nicki1978 · 01/01/2013 12:54

Just telling DH and as with the others you need to get to a&e straightaway.

Hope you are already there or on your way. Let us know how you get on xx

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BasicallySFB · 01/01/2013 12:56

Ah yes I see! Either way, 2 x 500mg every 4-6 hours with a max of 8 in 24 hours is the only safe dose. Paracetamol is very dangerous at any more than that, either in 24 hours or shorter. 12 / 16 / 24 in 6 hours is potentially very risky. Hopefully OP in ambulance receiving treatment.

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DozyDuck · 01/01/2013 14:45

Hope you're ok!!

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lovemybabyboy · 01/01/2013 15:49

Please let us know if you are ok when you can, thinking of you.

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Isitme1 · 01/01/2013 16:00

Hope everything goes well
Let us know how you are x

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