Ibuprofen/Paracetamo l

Agree about awareness. A highly intelligent friend had been taking both paracetamol and a cold cure also containing paracetamol for several days. They simply hadn't read the warnings on the cold cure packaging Marched off to A&E they were assessed and given a lecture on what could have happened. I’m still not sure how they couldn’t have known.

As my body reacts badly to anything stronger I am prescribed 8 paracetamol a day along with ibuprofen and an appropriate stomach protector. A GP’s comment years ago was people who are considering ending their lives via paracetamol will do so no matter the restrictions on purchase. She was insistent I accepted the prescription to avoid trawling outlets and raising suspicion. I was and am very appreciative.

MT62

I put my paracetamol through & then go to another checkout & buy another pack. Otherwise I’d be the super market every other day buying parrots.

That's up to you. If you're actually trying to kill yourself (which I hope not), at least you're being made to think about it.

Personally, I'm quite grateful that we live in a country where we don't hear too often about people like Matthew Perry.

You can by 84 ibuprofen in Boots or any Pharmacy and the high strength 400mg . They used have to alert the pharmacist but I don't think it happens now.

twaddle

Yes, they can build up a stash, but there are still people who don't realise how easy it ease to overdose and might do accidentally.

Yes you are right. Some people don’t have a clue, especially the young about the dosage, or how many hours apart the dosage should be.
There Should be more awareness on taking paracetamol.

I put my paracetamol through & then go to another checkout & buy another pack. Otherwise I’d be the super market every other day buying parrots.

Yes, they can build up a stash, but there are still people who don't realise how easy it ease to overdose and might do accidentally.

Please, always take food with Ibuprofen. You probs know that already.

Yes that's the reason. Sadly I agree with you, if some poor person is so distraught they want to take their live they will just go store to store or build up a stash over a few days.