Acetaminophen May Cause Serious Skin Disorders. Federal regulators just issued a warning concerning acetaminophen’s (commonly found in Tylenol and other painkillers) ties to a rare, but potentially fatal skin disorder that is signaled, in early stages, with rash and blistering. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated it … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen Deadly Skin Disorders
Acetaminophen Side Effects Link To Liver Failure Lawsuits
Acetaminophen Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Have you suffered a liver injury or liver failure after taking Tylenol or another drug that contained acetaminophen? Though most people consider Tylenol and other acetaminophen drugs to be extremely safe, they have long been linked to a serious risk of liver injury. In fact, the U.S. Food … [Read more...]
Study Finds Higher Risk of ADHD Associated with Tylenol Use during Pregnancy
A study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of behavioral problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study was led by Evie Stergiakouli, a lecturer in genetic epidemiology at the University of Bristol, who said … [Read more...]
Research Links Tylenol Use during Pregnancy to Increased Risk of Male Sterility
New research suggests that males may have a higher risk of infertility if their mothers took Tylenol for extended periods during pregnancy. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and published in the journal Science Translational Medicine found that acetaminophen, the main active ingredient in Tylenol and … [Read more...]
Prolonged Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Could Affect Boys’ Fertility
Acetaminophen Could Affect Boy's Fertility. New research from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy could lower a boy’s production of testosterone, possibly affecting his fertility. The findings suggest that if a pregnant woman takes acetaminophen for several days it could … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Could Affect Son’s Fertility
New research in mice suggests that long-term exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy could lower a male’s production of testosterone, possibly affecting his fertility. The results suggest that if a pregnant woman takes acetaminophen for several days it could affect her unborn boy. The boy’s future sperm could be lowered, Medical … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen to Carry New Warnings
FDA's Updated OTC Acetaminophen Drugs. A new draft guidance document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) orders new warnings on all over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen medications to include the risk of serious skin reactions. Last August, the agency warned that acetaminophen is associated with Stevens-Johnson … [Read more...]
