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Feeling ill, had a glass of wine about an hour ago, can I take paracetemol?

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MrsSpoon · 27/12/2005 23:49

I have caught DS1's bug and now have a thumping head, sore throat, cough and my limbs are starting to ache. Thing is I had a large glass of red wine about an hour (maybe slightly longer)ago when I didn't feel too bad and thought it might actually help . I feel like taking a couple of paracetemol (something I rarely do)and going to bed now but I can hear my mother's voice saying "don't take paracetemol after drinking", although I think she used to say the same about paracetemol with Coca Cola.

Old wives tale? or best not to risk it?

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hativity · 27/12/2005 23:50

as far as I know it's fine - it would say on teh box if not

ParrupupumScum · 27/12/2005 23:52

What? i always take paracetemol after drinking!

colditz · 27/12/2005 23:53

Q Is it dangerous to take paracetamol and drink alcohol?
A

No. Indeed paracetamol and alcohol are metabolised by the same oxidative enzymes and alcohol may even confer some protection to the liver in the event of a paracetamol overdose (19).

In certain circumstances, alcoholics may be at higher risk of liver injury in the event of a paracetamol overdose. However, paracetamol is used as an analgesic for patients in hospital liver units, including alcoholic patients (20).

taken from here

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MrsSpoon · 27/12/2005 23:54

LOL Scummy!

Thanks both of you, never thought that if it was dangerous it would say so on the box! Doh! Mothers!!!

I suppose I should also question, 'never have a hot bath just after or when drinking alcohol' or 'just after taking paracetemol'.

There's obviously a theme going on with all this advice.

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MrsSpoon · 27/12/2005 23:56

Thanks colditz.

Going to go get a couple of tablets and tuck up in bed, hopefully will be better in the morning.

Thanks again!

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ParrupupumScum · 27/12/2005 23:57

Get better soon, Mrs Spoon.

colditz · 27/12/2005 23:58

Don't forget also, that you mustn't put new shoes on the table, because in some way that nobody can explain, it will cause Bad Luck.

colditz · 27/12/2005 23:58
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hunkermunker · 28/12/2005 00:08

LOL Colditz!

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MrsSpoon · 28/12/2005 14:50

LOL Colditz!

Feeling a bit better today, DH has been at home today so I took full advantage and went back to bed.

Poor DS2 seems to have it now and his eyes are streaming, he seems to have it worse than any of us.

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