Few over-the-counter medications are more common or widely-used than Tylenol. Because of its popularity, many people mistakenly assume Tylenol is harmless, when in fact it contains acetaminophen: a drug that has been linked to liver damage, liver failure, kidney damage, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Since 2009, Tylenol has been required to add warning labels to their products indicating the potential risk of severe liver injury. The FDA’s “Boxed Warning” is the strongest type of label warning mandated by the FDA, representing drug products that come with serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
A clinical study reported in the 2006 Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that Tylenol may damage the liver even at recommended dosage levels. Liver enzymes sharply increased in healthy adults who took the highest recommended dose of Extra-Strength Tylenol, an early sign of possible organ damage.
If you have experienced symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite after taking Tylenol, this may indicate the onset of liver damage. Tylenol has also been linked with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), a type of allergic reaction. SJS starts with flu-like symptoms, sometimes progressing to a painful rash that can blister and spread over the skin.
If you or someone you know has suffered injury or illness due to the use of Tylenol or other products containing acetaminophen, you may be entitled to compensation. Don’t hesitate to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area today.
