Tylenol, to much is a dangerous thing

by: Michael Rea, PharmD Tylenol (generic name: acetaminophen) is regarded by healthcare professionals all over the world as a safe over the counter drug to use for most people.  It is one of the few drugs given an “A” rating for pregnant and lactating women, is recommended for everything from aches and pains to fever, and is used in age ranges from newborns to those 100+ years old.  So what could possibly make this drug dangerous? Like most medications, to much of something can be a bad thing.  It is a more and more common reality, especially for those people taking painkillers.  In one recent case, the end result was the loss of life. Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is one of, if not the most common drug used by society today.  It is available over the counter, and is also in … Continue reading →