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Stupid_Anon_Offline

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Biggest Worst Loser
May 5, 2024
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I already know it will be painful, im fully prepared for that. I don't care anymore. what's a otc pill that, no matter the level of pain, will kill someone within a few hours - a day? also, if you know around how many, that would be great.
 
L'absent

L'absent

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Aug 18, 2024
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Paracetamol is probably the most straightforward answer to your question. A dose of about 15-20 tablets of 500 mg (7.5-10 grams) is enough to cause severe liver failure, with a dose exceeding 30-40 tablets (15-20 grams) significantly increasing the likelihood of death without medical intervention. The toxicity comes from the production of a metabolite called NAPQI, which destroys liver cells. Symptoms begin within 24 hours with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, while liver damage becomes evident within 24-72 hours, leading to multi-organ failure and potential death by the third or fourth day. While it's one of the most lethal over-the-counter drugs, medical intervention with N-acetylcysteine within 8-24 hours can reverse the damage, so it's not 100% guaranteed. Additionally, factors like liver health and alcohol consumption can affect the lethal dose.
 
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Autumn_Stars

Autumn_Stars

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Jun 9, 2024
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My BF's daughter tried to OD on aspirin and she is still here.
 
Worndown

Worndown

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Mar 21, 2019
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OTC meds are terribly safe.
I suggest checking out what you can get and see what toxicology is available on google.
 
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straysheep

straysheep

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Jan 12, 2025
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I definitely would not recommend it. This post explains better:

 
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noidea1984

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Jan 14, 2025
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I already know it will be painful, im fully prepared for that. I don't care anymore. what's a otc pill that, no matter the level of pain, will kill someone within a few hours - a day? also, if you know around how many, that would be great.
None. OTC medications are available to the public specifically because of how safe they are, and the insane amount you'd have to consume to even have a slim chance of dying. Even if you were to reach lethal levels, it would definitely take several hours or even days for you to finally go out, and you'd very likely be found and taken to the hospital before that happens.
 
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areyousafe??

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Nov 27, 2024
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I used to think that I can just OD on OTC medication, but I've now realised that it won't work. OTC meds are OTC, hence easily accessible, they are OTC because they are deemed safe in cases of OD. I've done over the toxic amount for Paracetamol, I'm still alive.
 
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Young

Young

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Dec 8, 2024
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I'm not saying you should try this, but drinking several litres of water in less than an hour could kill you. Eating 1kg of salt in one go could also kill you.

Here's the problem tho, your organs will swell, especially your brain. You will probably experience a stroke (brain bleeding). I know you said you didn't care about pain, but seriously, those symptoms will suck. Please I insist you don't do that.

Find another method.
 
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divinemistress36

divinemistress36

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Jan 1, 2024
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None! Dont try. We would all be dead on here if otc overdoses worked
 
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Well_Its_Time

Well_Its_Time

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Jan 23, 2025
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None
 
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eattwinkiesseejesus

Praying for death to a God that doesn't answer
Jan 18, 2025
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I haven't found a working combo yet, I've done it all from ibuprofen, Tylenol, NyQuil, Lexapro, various anxiety and depression meds and sleep aid meds - many many many painful excruciating overdoses later I'm still alive- just in more pain. Please find a better method. My recent combo of NyQuil and Lexapro only led to serotonin syndrome, days of misery in the er only to be hauled off to physch...
 
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