N-Acetyl Cysteine

[Nod]

A question for the doc.  N-Acetyl Cysteine is what they give for tylenol overdose to help protect the liver from damage.  If someone is on pain meds with tylenol, can N-Acetyl Cysteine be used to help protect the liver from the constant use of tylenol containing pain meds?  

It is sold at most health store chains as NAC.  If anyone else knows any info on this let me know.  
Thanks, NOD

[oxic]

Hey Nod, percs here; I don't know about the drug in question.
I do know that Milk Thistle promotes liver healing, and is also used as protection against subsequent abuse.

I read lots about this one as I bombarded my liver for many years, often exceeding 4 grams per day(tylenol). I took it for the last two years that i took percs.
I was fascinated to read that hospitals in Germany kept a healthy supply on hand, due to all the incidents of liver damage as a result of people ingesting poisonous mushrooms.
Just FYI.

Take Care Friend

percs