Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The risks of taking over-the-counter painkillers - ktla.com

Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, according to the FDA. In 2009, acetominophen overdose was all or partly responsible for more than 41,000 calls to poison control centers around the country, the American Assn. of Poison Control Centers reports.

Be careful when you are taking those painkillers. It doesn't take much to significantly affect your health detrimentally.

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