Acetaminophen liver injury

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Today an FDA panel discussed to issue a Black Box Warning for all products that contain Acetaminophen. Even though acetaminophen is a very commonly used drug, it can lead to serious liver injury or death from overdose.

Acetaminophen is the generic name of a drug used in many different over the counter drugs and medications.

Brands of products containing Acetaminophen:

Regular strength Tylenol
Extra strength Tylenol
Regular strength store brand/generic Acetaminophen
Extra strength store brand/generic Acetaminophen
Nyquil
Vicodin
Percocet
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs)
aspirin
ibuprofen
naproxen

The problem with Acetaminophen:

Acetaminophen has been shown to and linked to many different types of liver problems.

Mainly the liver has a difficult time in flushing it from the system.

Taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver function blood tests, to acute liver failure, and even death in some rare cases.

Even amounts of only 4 grams per day can lead to liver damage or other liver problems. The problem is exacerbated by those who use alcohol or have liver disease. These individuals have a harder time in flushing Acetaminophen from their bodies.

Taking just a small amount of acetaminophen over the recommended total daily dose (4 grams per day) may lead to liver injury. Many cases of overdose are caused by patients inadvertently taking more than the recommended dose.

Studies from the 1990's illustrated a direct link between the use of Acetaminophen and liver failure. In this study it was also shown that half of the cases ended up in an accidental overdose.

Reports from various medical hospital studies found approximately 42,000 people visited the emergency rooms ever year with acetaminophen overdoses, half of which were accidental.

Injuries associated with acetaminophen:

liver damage
liver failure
liver transplant
serious liver injury
Overdose

If you or someone you know has experienced liver damage or has suffered an overdose from acetaminophen, please contact us today a potential class action lawsuit may begin. There may be compensation from an acetaminophen class action settlement.

Comments on This Topic: There are 3 comments related to:
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Connie Hopkins says:	2010-06-06 21:51:57
I have documented evidence of liver damage no other known cause except long term use of acetaminophen for headaches due to brain tumor and restless leg syndrom.

Charles F. Williams says:	2010-05-27 20:05:37
I had shoulder sugery.I used Vicodin as prescribed by my doctor for 2 weeks and was hospitalized with liver damage and chemical Hepetitis

earl reese says:	2010-01-24 20:23:15
took pain pills and a lot of asprin for 4 years

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