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Do You Know What You're Getting in Over The Counter Pain Management Medicine?


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Cautionary article about the dangers associated with over the counter pain medicines.
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From time to time it seems we all get the fevers, headaches and muscle pains that call for some type of action to be taken. Generally the easiest and cheapest way to deal with such nuisances is over the counter pain medicine. But when you take a Tylenol or an Aspirin do you really know what you´re putting into your body? Many people assume that just because a drug is sold at local gas stations and supermarkets that it must be safe. Unfortunately it´s not always that simple.

Acetaminophen is found in Tylenol, among other widely used pain medications. When ingested, acetaminophen is broken down into toxic metabolites, which are ideally disposed of by the body through urination and bowel movements. When too much acetaminophen is taken for the body to effectively eliminate, these metabolites can cause severe liver damage. Liver disease can present itself in many different ways. The symptoms are most typically flu-like (fever, nausea etc.), while sometimes a yellowing of the skin and eyes occurs. Changes in color of urine and stool may also occur. If you notice any of these symptoms it would be in your best interest to see a doctor, as some liver disease can be a precursor to more serious problems, such as decreased mental capacity and even death

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