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There is a certain amount of trust that we, as consumers, put into the medicines that we take every day. For larger illnesses, we might be prepared for the possibility of side effects. When it’s medicine for something as small as a headache, we expect our drugs to safely ease our pain. These trustworthy medications really let us down when they cause more damage to our bodies than they repair. This is the recent case with Tylenol, which contains acetaminophen.

Tylenol is one of the most popular pain medications on the market, with over eight billion pills taken each year. If you ignore the drug warnings before taking Tylenol, there is a danger of acetaminophen overdose. Taking too many doses or doses that are too large can lead to some serious side effects. The most common side effect with most pain medications, especially those containing acetaminophen, is liver damage. There is no way to reverse Tylenol liver damage, and you often will have no signs of a problem until it is too late.

There are several actions that an FDA working group are trying hard to pass, including lowering the recommended daily dosage and including extra warnings on labels. Until this happens, many people will still be at risk for the dangerous side effects that Tylenol can cause. Studies now show that Tylenol liver damage has been responsible for over 56,000 injuries, 2,500 hospitalizations, and nearly 450 deaths per year. Overdose on acetaminophen is currently the leading cause of liver failure in the United States and United Kingdom.

You can avoid this possibility by taking extra care to lower your daily doses of Tylenol. By cutting your alcohol consumption, you can protect yourself even further. Be sure to read all warnings and dosing instructions before you begin a pain reliever regimen. You don’t have to be a victim to the possibility of Tylenol liver damage.

If, however, you have already suffered Tylenol liver damage, you have other options. You can join a class action lawsuit that is forming to help victims reclaim some of the medical bills and lost wages that resulted from injury or hospital stays. Don’t hesitate to seek out legal counsel for yourself or your loved ones if you have suffered from liver failure or other injuries arising from an overdose on Tylenol. Let your voice be heard and save others from possible heartache.

With over 57 years of legal experience, the Tylenol lawsuit lawyers at Aschraft & Gerel, LLP are prepared to represent any person who believes they may be suffering from Tylenol liver damage or failure.