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Think I accidentally doubled my Meds !

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lou88359
lou88359

I am 95% sure I took two separate lots of my Meds within 10mins of each other. I know right ??!!! That means I may have had 4 × Co Codamol (30/500), 4 Ibuprofen & 2 Gabapentin. I'm only concerned about the Co Cod as contains Paracetamol. Rang 2 separate pharmacies for advice. Both said to go to A&E. Its too far & quite frankly I can't be bothered as not 100% I took them. IF I did, what shld I look out for. I am so tired but generally am anyway. Otherwise, feel ok. Any advice welcome. Thanx 🙂

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  • Lee20279
    Lee20279 lou88359

    Posted

    I don’t think taking 2g of paracetamol would affect you. Might consider not taking the next dose of your cocodamol if you could manage that so that you are not taking over the 4g in 24 hours. But other than that I wouldn’t worry too much about it. 
    • lou88359
      lou88359 Lee20279

      Posted

      I didn't think it would cause any probs personally but the way the 2 pharmacists I spoke to carried on, you'd think I'd taken 10 as opposed to 4 ! I understand you can OD even one above the stated dose but its v.rare. I am that hardened to my meds so I risked it & as you can tell I am alive & kicking !! Thanx for replying Lee. By the way, I did skip the next dose that was due - just in case. 🙂

    • Lee20279
      Lee20279 lou88359

      Posted

      I realised after I sent you the message that you had posted it over a week ago...so I apologise about that! Need to learn to read when they are sent.

      But I am glad your fine.

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