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To: FJB who wrote (826301)	12/28/2014 9:52:22 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Recommended By locogringo Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1579737

I recall when Tylenol first came out I was testifying in a drug case and the superintendent of the State Police lab was in a room with me (sequestered) prior to testimony. He told me that Tylenol was destructive to liver function. He was a scientist, but recognized it anecdotally that his son's liver function was negatively affected every time they used it. Naturally he stopped using Tylenol.. I believe this was in the late 70s. Many years later the truth came out and it was actually publicized. I remember how they first promoted it as the MDs number 1 choice. That was curious to me when a new drug somehow became the number 1 choice. I am guessing tons were sent to hospitals and MD offices free to begin the trend.

To: FJB who wrote (826301)	12/29/2014 11:27:26 AM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1579737

Acetaminophen is often used in pain medications with opioids such as oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin) and codeine (Tylenol with Codeine). These are called combination drugs, and the Food and Drug Administration is asking doctors to stop prescribing those that have more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose. FDA warns of acetaminophen liver damage FDA: Pain meds may cause liver damage The FDA says no data show that taking more than that amount provides enough benefit to outweigh the risk of liver damage. "Many consumers are often unaware that many products (both prescription and OTC) contain acetaminophen, making it easy to accidentally take too much," the FDA said in a statement Tuesday.