Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 Donna, I know that it is surprising that I wrote it was better to take a low dose of a non combination opioid, than Tylenol. It seems like Tylenol would be a lot safer for him, after all it is all over TV, etc. And, as you said, " Tylenol is not supposed to be good for the liver, but when he leaves the hospital they prescribe Tylenol #3 for him since they won't send him home with morphine or Demerol. " My experience with healthcare professional who work in acute care is that they don't know much about chronic illness and the long term effects of hepato/renal toxic medications. I was told by several pain management physicians that I should discontinue all Tylenol products the day I was diagnosed with Pancreatitis. Pancreatitis does not filter the medications, but the disease taxes the liver, and anything that is potentially hepato-toxic should be avoided. This is particularly true if there is a chance that you will have an islet cell transplant, but was the standard protocol prior to that surgery. I did some further research and did find that an occasional Tylenol was not harmful. What they primarily refer to are the use of Percocet, or other Tylenol combination products, on a daily basis. Karyn E. , RN Exec. Director, PAI Indianapolis, IN The PAI serves as a means of support, information, and advocacy. The PAI cannot offer medical advice or direction nor substitute for your health care provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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