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Over dosed on co codamol

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anonymous_36033
anonymous_36033

I’m 13 years old and I’v took around 14 co codamol tables I was fine for the first 7/8 hours I just needed loads of sleep but now I am constantly being sick and throwing up blood it is now 03:44 in the morning I’m sitting on the bathroom floor preparing to throw up again my dad was going to take me to the hospital to have my stomach pumped but I was too scared and told him I had taken none what should I do (this is not a regular thing)

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  • MrLeaf
    MrLeaf anonymous_36033

    Posted

    You shouldn’t be scared, let your father take you there and have you checked just in case. They’re here to help you shouldn’t be afraid, I’ve been there too I just told them I accidentally took too much. The fact that you took the time to ask in here means you’re brave and very mature so the next thing is to let your father take you and you’ll be just fine, I assure you. 
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop anonymous_36033

    Posted

    I know how frightened you must be but do go to the hospital but you must go there, they will be very kind to you & your father will be able to stay with you so that there is someone with you that you know.

    No one will be angry with you but everyone will be very worried about you.

    I do hope that you are in hospital now & very good luck.

  • Gillian_68
    Gillian_68 anonymous_36033

    Posted

    You really need to go to hospital, you could have damaged an organ by taking them, I struggle to take one, I find them very strong. 
  • donald16398
    donald16398 anonymous_36033

    Posted

    You have overdosed! each tablet contains codeine  500 mg of paracetamol (acetaminophen.Go to emergency ASAP!
  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 anonymous_36033

    Posted

    Pumping your stomach is a waste of time after a couple of hours, you have bigger problems than that.

    ?But if you don't tell Dr's or nurses how long it is since you took the tablets they are going to start guessing and that in itself could be life threatening, sooner you get help the better, and being honest is going to give you a fighting chance of living.

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