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Old 01-03-2011, 09:57 AM #1
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i take percosets every 4 hours
That seems a bit often due to the acetaminophen content of percocet, unless you only take one at a time. Did you mean every 6 hours? Recommended maximums of acetaminophen are no more than 4000 mg/day and no more than 1000 mg. in any 6 hr. period. (2600 mg/day for long term chronic use.)

People taking acetaminophen at or near those upper limits are also advised to have regular liver tests done, and take NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) to potentially avoid/reduce possible liver damage.

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That seems a bit often due to the acetaminophen content of percocet, unless you only take one at a time. Did you mean every 6 hours? Recommended maximums of acetaminophen are no more than 4000 mg/day and no more than 1000 mg. in any 6 hr. period. (2600 mg/day for long term chronic use.)

People taking acetaminophen at or near those upper limits are also advised to have regular liver tests done, and take NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) to potentially avoid/reduce possible liver damage.

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yes one at a time and its 325mg so its not a high dosage. i have cut back this week to one every six hours.
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