European journal of internal medicine
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Dec 2005
Deliberate self-poisoning with acetaminophen: a comparison with other medications.
Acetaminophen is the most common drug employed in deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) in many countries and can lead to acute liver failure. The purpose of the present study was to compare DSP with acetaminophen with DSP with other medications. ⋯ Taking an overdose of acetaminophen is a common method of DSP, with patients tending to have a more benign presentation and shorter hospital stay than those who attempt DSP with other medications. Further research on the optimal care of these patients and multi-disciplinary approaches to DSP prevention are needed.