I tend to drink quite a bit (vodka) on a daily basis. I recently
underwent a minor procedure and my Dr. gave me Vicodin for pain and
said to take 2 tabs every 4-6 hours as needed. I assumed that the
recommendation to avoid alcohol was due to the interactions with the
narcotic. I had NO IDEA THAT VICODIN HAD ACETAMINOPHEN IN IT!!!

I never take Tylenol because i know the combination of ACET and alcohol
is very bad for the liver....however, I DID take up to 2 tabs over the
course of 4-8 hours (usually half a tab every hour or so). During this
time I was drinking as i usually do, and that's several (as in, i can
put away a 1.75 in 3-4 days) vodka / diet soda drinks over the course
of the evening.

I only had enough Vicodin for about 7 days, and am really freaking out
thinking i seriously damaged my liver. I never vomitted or had any side
effects that would outright indicate liver damage, but I am very
nervous. I suppose at this point the damange is done, but I was hoping
that someone would tell me not to worry and that only long term use
would cause serious problems - or maybe something i can do to help my
poor liver!

TIA

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