QUIZ: what is the #1 cause of acute liver disease in the US?

[Guest guest]

" The leading cause of acute liver disease in people in the US is not

hepatitis or alcohol - it is acetaminophen, the active ingredient in

Tylenol. "

From a study conducted at Virginia Tech (published

12/03)

You would never guess this from looking at the ads. For some reason, I've

always steered clear of this drug. Many people I know chug-a-lug these

things. I've also heard the fatal dose can be as low as 12 tablets. Thats not a

very wide usage window. I still like aspirin.

Will in Minneapolis