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Acetaminophen and Liver Injury: Q & A for Consumers

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http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm168830.htm  

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Acetaminophen is a pain medication generally considered safe when used as directed. However, taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver function blood tests, to acute liver failure, and even death.

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