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Short answer Alcohol and acetaminophen injection: what to know Common questions Related questions Sources**Avoid alcohol while receiving acetaminophen injection unless your treating clinician confirms it is safe for you.**
Your risk depends on your drinking pattern, liver health, total acetaminophen dose, and other medicines. Tell your care team if you regularly drink heavily, have liver disease, or have been unable to eat enough. Receiving acetaminophen through an IV does not remove its liver risks. Check pain, cold, and sleep medicine labels for acetaminophen before taking anything extra, and ask when you can resume alcohol after treatment.
Alcohol and acetaminophen injection: what to know
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Can you drink alcohol while taking Acetaminophen Injection?
Avoid alcohol while receiving acetaminophen injection until your doctor or pharmacist confirms it is safe for you. Heavy drinking, liver disease, and poor nutrition can increase the risk of liver injury. Tell your care team how much you drink and when you last drank. All acetaminophen counts toward your daily total, including Tylenol and combination cold or pain medicines. Ask before taking any extra doses and before resuming alcohol after treatment. If you may have received or taken too much acetaminophen, get medical help immediately, even if you feel well.