Summary: Does Tylenol cause liver problems? the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says the answer is yes! according to the FDA, it has forced Tylenol to warn consumers of Tylenol’s risk of liver injury. the FDA says Tylenol is generally safe when used according to the directions on its labeling. However, taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, acute liver failure, and even death.

Why is Tylenol dangerous? Acetaminophen is the generic name of a drug found in many common brand name such as Tylenol, as well as prescription products such as Vicodin and Percocet. the FDA says Acetaminophen is an important drug because it is very effective; however, taking too much can be extremely dangerous! below is some important from the FDA. Remember, if you have taken Tylenol & experienced liver problems— call my office today at 702-240-0000.   

FAQ from the FDA:

Q: Are there risks from taking too much acetaminophen?

A: Yes, acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage if you take too much. it is very important to follow your doctor’s directions and the directions on the medicine label.

You may not notice the signs and symptoms of liver damage right away because they take time to appear. Or, you may mistake early symptoms of liver damage (for example, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting) for something else, like the flu. Liver damage can develop into liver failure or death over several days.

Acetaminophen is generally safe when taken as directed. To lower your risk of liver damage make sure you do the following:

• Follow dosing directions and never take more than directed; even a small amount more than directed can cause liver damage.
• Don’t take acetaminophen for more days than directed.
• Don’t take more than one medicine that contains acetaminophen at a time. For example, your risk of liver damage goes up if you take a medicine that contains acetaminophen to treat a headache, and while that medicine is still working in your body, you take another medicine that contains acetaminophen to treat a cold.

Q: How can I safely take acetaminophen?

A: Follow this advice to take acetaminophen safely:

• Read all the information given to you by your doctor and follow directions.
• Read the information on the OTC “Drug Facts” label or on the prescription label and follow directions.
• Be sure you understand the following:- the dose, which is how much acetaminophen you can take at one time- how many hours you must wait before taking another dose of acetaminophen- how many doses of acetaminophen you can take safely each day- when to stop taking acetaminophen and ask a doctor for help
• Never take more than directed, even if your pain or fever isn’t any better. taking more acetaminophen than directed can put you at risk for liver damage.
• Never take more than one medicine that contains acetaminophen. Check the active ingredients of all your medicines to make sure you are taking no more than one medicine containing acetaminophen at a time.

Q: What should I do if the pain or fever doesn’t get better after taking acetaminophen as directed?

A: take the medicine only as directed. Don’t take more. if the medicine doesn’t help you feel better, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Find more at: fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm168830.htm

My daughter has had severe lower right quadrant pain for more than 2 weeks and nearly every test (minus barium or a scope). she has no fever, a lower white blood cell count, no noticeable blood in her stools – but diarrhea like water and nausea for more than 6 days. she was seen at the ER of a Children's Hospital and given a referral to GI Doctor. it is not appendicitis or ovarian related. it is in the GI tract – they just haven't diagnosed it. she has been put on Bentyl (for intestinal spasms and pain) and Vicodin for pain. Pain is in the same area as appendicitis. she will be seeing a pediatric gastroenterologist very soon and will undoubtedly have a scope test, like colonoscopy, performed. What do you think it could be? I am scared it may be Crohn's. she has 2 great aunts who had ulcerative colitis.

the pain symptoms sound like what my friend had when he was diagnosed with crohns
though he had blood in his stool
he's 19 now and goes to school with occasional trips to hospital and takes pills every day for it.
he also bleeds very easily. nosebleeds, thin blood, easy bruise

i hope it is not and that they work this out for your daughter.
may the grace and love of God be with you and your family

It sounds like it could be, but I'm not a doctor I had many of those symptoms

I have Crohn's, and once you are diagnosed, it isn't really that bad. I was diagnosed from a colonoscopy, so if your doctor recommends it, it may be beneficial to have one.

Good luck, I hope everything works out okay

I presently have Crohn's Disease, and feel for your daughter. the symptoms can be varying from what your daughter has-with or without bloody diarrhea. I would have her stay away from any raw fruits or vegetables for the exception of bananas. they shouldn't bother her, and they have lots of potassium as well as other vitamins and minerals. all so, have her stay away from foods with any seeds, skins, all nuts, popcorn, anything with irritating fiber in it. the sigmoid ostocopy, along with the barium enema will diagnose what her problem is. I've had Crohn's since about the age of 15 or 16. I'm now 46 years old. I've had my ups and downs with it. Both of you must ask questions when you don't understand something about the disease or it's treatment. Read and learn all you can about it. Treatment for Croan's has come along way. my prayers are with you two.

I have Chrons's Disease for about 7 years and sounds to me like it may be a combination of Celiac Sprue & Chron's
try looking up both of these disases and ask your your doctor to rule them out to you per say. I would have her stay away from Gluten & Gluten by-products including ( wheat, rye, barley, & oats) read closely to ingredients containg these products, this will cause major fare ups.