Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 rheumatic OT: Tylenol > > > > Tylenol can cause liver problems but I saw a CNN newsbyte yesterday that > > said it now appears that long-term use of Tylenol/acetaminophen in > > middle-aged women can cause kidney damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Ronnie, You are right about your advice on educating oneself about a drug one is considering taking. I think one of the problems with Tylenol is that it is perceived by the general public as being more benign than it really is. It's not a " bad " drug and surely helps many people. It's just easier than most drugs to overdose. The range from therapeutic dose to overdose is relatively narrow. On top of this, many multi-drug preparations contain Tylenol and unless people read labels (which they should, but many don't) they can invite trouble. Also some people seem more sensitive to liver damage. I once heard a national talk show host make fun of someone trying to commit suicide with Tylenol. She said, come on, if that person really meant it she would have used something more potent. Well, I had an acquaintance actually commit suicide with Tylenol. It was hell. She changed her mind and called 911. There was nothing that could be done because her liver was being destroyed. They flew her to a major hospital to get a liver transplant, but died in the helicopter on route. I think they do have some kind of antidote now that was not available then. Take care, Ute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Off topic but since the issue of Tylenol and the liver has come up before, news says strength of over the counter Tylenol may be reduced and extra strength may become available only by prescription, due to study showing that a major number of deaths by liver failure have been due to accidental over ingestion of Tylenol. One reason is because it is in so many other otc and also prescription drugs that a person doesn't really know how much they are getting. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/06/what-happens-to-tylenol-in\ -the-liver-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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