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• Study Links Side Effects of Tylenol, Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risks

  December 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Although Tylenol and other acetaminophen pain medications have been widely believed to be safe, side effects have been linked to a number of concerns in recent years, including reports of liver damage, life-threatening skin reactions and developmental problems for children.

• Alka-Seltzer and Other Antacids with Aspirin Carry Bleeding Risks, FDA Warns

  November 11, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is urging consumers to consider avoiding antacids that contain aspirin, like Alka-Seltzer, particularly if they are vulnerable to stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.

• Heartburn Drugs Reduce Risk Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding, But Increase Pneumonia Risks: Study

  January 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  New research finds that heartburn drugs are effective in preventing gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients, but also appear to increase the risk of pneumonia.