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Published: October 1st, 2011
High doses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other painkillers and cold medicines, has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage and liver failure. Consumers who have experienced problems from Tylenol or generic acetaminophen may be entitled to compensation as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn about the risk.
TYLENOL LAWSUIT STATUS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential Tylenol lawsuits for individuals throughout the United States who have been diagnosed with liver damage or liver failure due to side effects of acetaminophen.
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OVERVIEW: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic pain reliever developed in 1955 by McNeil Laboratories, which is now a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Acetaminophen is also used in other combination painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet and Tylenol with Codeine, as well as in a number of cold medications, including Alka-Seltzer and NyQuil.
In January 2011, the FDA announced new limits on the use of acetaminophen in prescription painkillers, and in July 2011, Johnson & Johnson announced it was dropping the recommended maximum daily dosage for Extra Strength Tylenol from 4,000 mg per day to 3,000 mg per day due to the risk of acetaminophen overdose.
TYLENOL LIVER DAMAGE: Tylenol and other acetaminophen-based drugs have been linked to an increasing number of deaths, overdoses and incidents of liver damage and liver failure, the FDA has warned. An estimated 400 people per year die and 42,000 are hospitalized from overdoses due to drugs that use acetaminophen.
Liver damage can be a serious and life-threatening condition which could lead up to liver failure and the need for a liver transplant.
Signs of liver damage or liver failure from Tylenol may include:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Abdomen pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Problems concentrating
- Confusion or disorientation
- Excessive sleepiness
FIND OUT IF YOU MAY QUALITY FOR A TYLENOL LAWSUIT: Free consultations and claim evaluations are provided by Tylenol lawyers who are reviewing claims as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn about the risks of Tylenol. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
Comment by Rcallese on 31 December 2011:
In 2005 had an injury due 2 new bifocals . Felt lousy took good old Tylenol for 3 or 4 days … Woke up in hospital learned I had not one but 2 liver transplants! It was a year later. Yes , I am grateful to my organ donors.. God bless u and your families. As for the FDA and Johnson & Johnson manufacturers I hope u all get a uncuttable disease n suffer slowly b fore u die. Tylenol was suppose 2 make me better… instead I can’t afford anti- rejection meds that make me shake like I have symptoms of toureetes syndrome , diabetes and debts n iillnesses to mention wish I knew about these lawsuits sooner u have ruined my life there should b no statue of limitations when it is a health product issue! I have 2 suffer til the end of my days! Limitations what about mine?
Comment by Robert on 24 January 2012:
I had Hepatitis B when I was 14-15. I have had many injurys since and have had more than a few surgeries. I have been on pain meds. now for 6 years. This year I have had to surgeries 4/10/11 and 1/3/12. Never a problem till the last as of today I am having continues nausea,problems with coordination, even the nausea meds do not help at times. Wonder if I am a canadate for this suit?
Comment by laura on 28 January 2012:
i had taken the bad batch of tylenol , i had severe stomach pain , and nausua , saw a dr , he said i would be fine , my symptoms persisted, 6 months later , i had to have surgery, i had a perforated ulcer, I feel the i was very sick because of that bad batch of tylenol , i had taken caused all my stomach problems, at the time of taken the bad batch of tylenol, i called johnson and johnson, i got no reply back , on the information i provided them about my stomach pains at the time.
Comment by stacy on 8 April 2012:
My son passed away at 17 days old, in 2009 from liver failure, due to the right dose given to him, on the Tylenol box. He had hirshsprungs. He was given the dose at home, so I could change his clostomy bag. He passed away 48 hours.later, at Primary Children’s hospital.
Comment by lucky nichols on 23 April 2012:
To the entire panel. Eventhough it doesn’t change anything, I feel your pain. My heart goes out to all of all. The loss of your health or loved one is a hard cross to bear. God Bless and Good Luck
Comment by lucky nichls on 23 April 2012:
If we ever needed free health care and meds, we most certainly do now. The laws that these pharmacutical companies are governed by do don’t hold them accountable in a lot of cases. Why concern yourselves with the after effect if you are making big bucks. They are not liable for poor health, loss of income, homes, mental stability or even death. I have listed just a few. There only concern is the bottom line. Money!! You must start to wonder if you are getting what the prescription bottle says. Maybe, maybe not. Somebody is getting paid, you can bet its not you or me or all of the others who have suffered are suffering. Its a lot of greasy palms out there. Follow the money trail. Justice for all? Hardly.
Comment by Jose on 16 May 2012:
I was prescribed tylenol/codiene for 2 months and my blood results after a month or two showed hepatocellular injury and my doctor never told me what that means. Again, I was prescribed the same tylenol w/ codeine because of my joint pain and liver function test results showed high or abnormally elevated. What I’m concerned, my doctor never say anything about the abnormality.