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7 Reasons OTC Pain Relievers Aren't As Safe As You Think
How often do you take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers? Did you know you could be increasing your chances of serious, even life-threatening side effects? The benefits and risks are slightly different with each type, which makes some more risky than others depending on your health. We have the breakdown for you, so you can take appropriate steps if you feel that is necessary. OTC pain relievers...
November 26, 2024
Tylenol & Liver Damage--25 Facts You Should Know
Get to Know the Tylenol Toxicity Warning Signs. Breathing Difficulty, Swelling or Rash, Grey Color Stool, or Yellowing Skin are ALL signs of Tylenol/Acetaminophen toxicity and potential liver failure. Even non-drinkers are at risk. By now you have probably heard that Tylenol (or, more specifically, acetaminophen) can damage the liver. In most cases, damage to the liver is thought to occur because of...
March 9, 2024
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and ADHD Risk
An estimated two-thirds of pregnant American women take acetaminophen for aches, pains, and fevers. For years, doctors have been saying the drug was benign and safe to take during pregnancy. As it turns out, it may not be as safe as we once thought. Studies have found that acetaminophen may be associated with a higher chance of developmental disorders like -ADHD and autism. Long-term use of medications...
January 21, 2022
The Risks of Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers
Headache? Moderate joint or muscle pain? Who thinks twice about popping an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever these days? After all, people take these medications every day without any problems, right? OTC pain relievers can feel heaven-sent when you really need them. And they may be available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe to use all the time. There are risks and few...
June 19, 2020
Ibuprofen and the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
You may have read the reports discussing ibuprofen use with the coronavirus, and if so, you might have also noticed there’s a lot of conflicting info going around. Is ibuprofen dangerous to take if you’re fighting the coronavirus? What if you took it in the week or two before you got sick? We dug deep to find the source of the original reports, and we found that the truth to the matter might be a little...
April 7, 2020