Acetaminophen warning: link to skin conditions, liver issues

[healthy11]

news.yahoo.com/acetaminophen-must-now-carry-warning-skin-reactions-fda-212708917.html

The above article reminded me of a previous discussion by Cobyseven, where her daughter developed a rash that they thought was Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after taking medication for narcolepsy. The article makes one wonder if her daughter could have taken acetaminophen at the same time, and the reaction wasn't related to the narcolepsy prescription at all?

www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/Johnson--Johnson-Tries-New-Cap-to-Curb-Fatal-Tylenol-Overdoses-221688951.html discusses people who incur liver damage and even death from taking large amounts of acetaminophen

www.theverge.com/2013/9/22/4758880/history-acetaminophen-drug-regulation-fda-tylenol

[michellea]

This is interesting and a good reminder that even over the counter meds can have side effects and cause serious adverse reactions.

[kewpie]

My brother recently had a mysterious severe skin issue that puzzled his doc. Wonder if this is the cause?