Research Notes on Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is a medication commonly used for relieving pain, reducing fever, and relieving the symptoms of allergies, cold, cough, and the flu Depending on whether or not it is combined with another medication such a codeine, it can be purchased over the counter, or written as a prescription.
Fast Facts:
- The popular brand name for acetaminophen is Tylenol.
- In September of 1982, a case involved tampering of Tylenol. Cyanide had been placed in bottles, which killed seven people in the Chicago and four suburbs. Tamper-proof packages on over the counter medicines were the result of the episode.
- Tylenol is usually free of side effects. Rarely do allergic reactions occur.
- Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common drug overdoses. If treatment is begun within the first 8 hours of overdose, prognosis is usually good.
5 Great Resources on Acetaminophen
- Wikipedia: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
- Medscape: Acetaminophen Oral
- MedicineNet: Acetaminophen
- RXList: Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
- Mayo Clinic: Acetaminophen
5 Latest Headlines on Acetaminophen
What is Acetaminophen?
- HealthLine: Acetaminophen
- Consumer Reports: Acetaminophen
- 3dChem: Acetaminophen
- Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology: What is Acetaminophen?
- WrongDiagnosis: Acetaminophen
What Are The Uses for Acetaminophen?
- MedlinePlus: Acetaminophen-Why is This Medication Prescribed?
- WebMD: Acetaminophen Oral Uses
- HealthCentral: Acetaminophen Oral Uses
- Arthritis-Symptom: Acetaminophen Uses
- eMedTV: What Is Acetaminophen Used For?
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Acetaminophen?
- MedlinePlus: Acetaminophen Side Effects
- RXList: Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Warnings & Precautions
- Mayo Clinic: Acetaminophen Side Effects
- eMedTV: Drug Interactions With Acetaminophen
- DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Acetaminophen?
- eMedicineHealth: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning
- eMedicine: Toxicity, Acetaminophen
- CNN: Study: Acetaminophen, Warfarin a Dangerous Combination
What are the Alternatives to Acetaminophen?
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Acetaminophen?
- Acupuncture: Study Shows Acupuncture Can Treat Chronic Headaches
- WholeHealthMD: Beyond Drugs: Tactics for Dealing with Headaches
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Headache
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Acetaminophen
- Secund Martem: The Acetaminophen Blues
- Sham vs Wham: Sham: Mixing Caffeine and Acetaminophen Increases Risk of Liver Damage
- Dealing With Headaches: Be Moderate With Acetaminophen/ Paracetomol And Caffeine
Clinical Trials for Acetaminophen
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Acetaminophen Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Acetaminophen Clinical Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Acetaminophen
- MedHelp: Acetaminophen
- DailyStregth: Be Careful Mixing Tylenol & Caffeine Say Experts!
- eHealthForum: Acetaminophen
Controversy and Lawsuits about Acetaminophen
- Consumer Affairs: Acetaminophen: Widely Used but Dangerous in Large Doses
- LawsuitSearch: Acetaminophen Linked to Acute Liver Failure in Acute Hepatitis
- CBS News: Overuse Of Pain Reliever On Rise
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Acetaminophen
- JAMA: Acetaminophen Articles
- PubMedCentral: Acetaminophen Articles
- Google Scholar: Acetaminophen Articles
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2008
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