How much do you have to drink antifreeze to make you sick?

Answer 1

Very little - Methanol is extremely toxic. As little as 2 Tbs. can kill a child, while as little as 2oz can be deadly for an adult. (Depending on their size, weight, general health.)

The outcome will depend how much was swallowed and how much time passed before treatment was started. Death may occur within the first 24 hours. But it will feel much longer to the victim.

Antifreeze causes multi organ failure and severe pain. Any brain damage may be permanent. Vision loss or blindness may also be permanent.

If the victim survives, there may be little or no urine output for several weeks before the kidneys recover. So kidney dialysis will be needed to clear the toxins from the body.

The poison causes - nausea, vomiting, cyanosis (blue lips and fingernails), dizziness , fatigue, headache, slurred speech, unsteady walk, weakness, leg cramps, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, blurred vision, rapid breathing, blood in urine (leading to no urinary output), unconsciousness.

As more time passes - blindness, convulsions, coma, death.

Answer 2

Enough, that makes you feel like your going to pop and barf all night long!

And why in the world, would you want to be sick?! You do know that antibiotics cost money!