Hi, Just wanted some imput on why would physcians prescribe tylenol for a patient who tryed to committ suicide by taking overdose of tylenol. Is it that it's alright if it's prescribed in while in hospital for in case of fever?

Recedivistic and other Patients often come through the ER stating that they've overdosed on one thing or another. Tylenol has been one OTC med identified, so an acetaminophen level is taken. Among other things, Mucomyst therapy is initiated if  the level is too high, and no more Tylenol is prescribed. If the level is within norms, the Docs often prescribe Tylenol routinely PRN pain or fever. And, yes, you're correct, goin2B- all medications are closely monitored so there should never be any problem under controlled circumstances.

Muco-myst is the antidote for Tylenol Overdose. here is a link for common drugs and its antidotes http://www.enurse-careplan.com/2008/04/common-drugs-and-its-antidotes.html

Did they admit the patient to a Psyche Unit or did they just give them tylenol and send them home? If you overdose on a certain medication for a sucide attempt a doctor usually does not prescribe the same medication.If the patient was in a hospital and monitored that would be ok. I really hope the patient was admitted somewhere for depression or whatever was wrong.                                 Joni