Posted on 02/17/2022 4:13:53 PM PST by devane617
Poisonings are the number one cause of unintentional death in the United States.
According to Florida Poison Control, the top form of poisoning in the state right now is analgesics– pain medicines.
“One that we’re seeing a huge spike in right now is acetaminophen,” Florida Poison Control Media Specialist Mike McCormick said. “You may know, that’s the active ingredient in Tylenol.”
Many people take Tylenol, and officials said that is fine. It gets dangerous, though, when you pair it with another medicine containing acetaminophen.
“They’re taking the cough and cold, and they’re taking a maximum dose of acetaminophen, and when you put the two together, it becomes very highly toxic for your liver,” McCormick said.
Mccormick said people with COVID-19 might be more likely to make this mistake.
“They’re going out and buying cough and cold products that already have acetaminophen in it that they probably don’t realize,” McCormick said.
Agreed. I avoid it. Aspirin is much safer.
Bring back oxycotin.
The current maximum recommended adult dose of acetaminophen is 4,000 milligrams per day so do the math on how it adds up in all the acetaminophen mg’s in products you take daily.
Acetaminophen works like a charm in bringing down an infant’s or child’s fever.
They took all the pain meds from people with legitimate pain problems. So, these people are taking Tylenol instead hoping for a little relief. The “opiate” problems are from Fentanyl coming across the border, not from prescription pain meds.
Acetaminophen is the only thing I CAN take. Ibuprofen and aspirin can cause
GI bleeding. I’m good with it, as long as I stay with the recommended dose.
I have a fairly new (to me) liver and if my liver doc says it’s ok, it’s ok.
Perhaps acetaminophen combination medicines should be banned.
Another possibility may be to put the antidote into acetaminophen combo products.
Doctors are even reluctant to prescribe pain meds to inpatients and those following surgery. I had a rigid cystoscopy back in October and was given no post-op medication. Usually since you would be given a ride home the doctor would give you a dose of Tylenol-3 or some other mild opiate to get you through the next 4-6 hours.
It seems the problem is people taking regular Tylenol (or store brand equivalent) along with another medication that also contains it, not knowing it is there. Cold medicines normally contain the same dose which is the fever reducer in the medication - unnecessary and redundant to also take a regular Tylenol at the same time.
There are a lot of people for whom this is the only kind of pain medicine / fever reducer they can take. Many cannot take ibuprofen or aspirin.
My oncologist told me to minimize Aleve and Ibuprophen because it affects the liver. Said acetaminophen is better for my liver, but to keep it to a minimum, which I do. Just use it when I have to be on my feet for up to 10 hours reffing volleyball. That’s only two weekends per month.
The disc between my L-4 and L-5 is gone. The pain isn’t bad most of the time, but I take acetaminophen and wear a back brace on the days I ref. It looks kind of goofy, but at least I can easily make it through the day.
Ivermectin is even safer than Tylenol
“ Yup...it’s been well established that Tylenol can kill the liver while Motrin can kill the GI tract. ”
Thought ibuprofen killed the liver?
Nope
I’m allergic to salicylates. Acetaminophen is the only thing I can take. I read labels of OTC medicines. I avoid one’s with it in it ( no combos for me). That way I know how much and when I take it
I’m with you. It is all I can take
Thank you. Exactly correct
I use to take Tylenol for my RA. My liver function tests suddenly got way out of whack. My Dr sent me to a liver Dr and he told me to NEVER take another single dose of Tylenol unless I wanted to die. Actually, Tylenol is a favorite of some for suicide. Ugh, the stuff is nasty.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.