Hello MuzicLov3r,
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a compound that is used when too much
tylenol has been ingested to help prevent liver damage. Basically, it helps prevent the
tylenol from being metabolized via a secondary pathway that creates a metabolite toxic to the liver.
In theory, taking NAC at the same time as the
tylenol could potentially help prevent damage from too much
tylenol; however, this cannot be guaranteed. In addition, I would strongly recommend against a patient using NAC to be able to take a larger dose of
tylenol than is approved/appropriate. The side effects and the actual outcomes can potentially be different than expected and liver damage cannot be absolutely predictably prevented.
Best wishes.
Advice and opinions given are based on the information provided and must not be used as an official medical recommendation. The limitations of the internet prevent an appropriate evaluation. Always consult your doctor if there is concern.
