Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen
More than 600 medications, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC), contain the active ingredient acetaminophen to help relieve pain and reduce fever. Taken carefully and correctly, these medicines can be safe and effective. But taking too much acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - December 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen
More than 600 medications, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC), contain the active ingredient acetaminophen to help relieve pain and reduce fever. Taken carefully and correctly, these medicines can be safe and effective. But taking too much acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - December 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news
New Drug To Treat Migraines Shows Promise
(CNN) — A new drug to treat migraines has shown promise in a large-scale clinical trial, offering hope to people unable to use current treatment options.
The drug, ubrogepant, showed greater rates of pain and symptom relief from migraine compared to a placebo, with more than 20% of participants given the drug reporting to be pain-free within two hours and more than 34% relieved of the most bothersome symptoms linked to migraine, which include light and noise sensitivity. This is compared to 14% and 27%, respectively, from the placebo.
“Having ubrogepant as a potential new medication for the acute treatment of m...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Migraines Source Type: news
Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for Pain
Title: Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for PainCategory: MedicationsCreated: 1/3/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/7/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - November 7, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Many take anticoagulants and OTC supplements, which poses risk
FINDINGSNearly 98% percent of people prescribed direct-acting oral anticoagulants such as apixaban also used over-the-counter products. Of those, 33% took at least one such product that, in combination with the anticoagulants, could cause dangerous internal bleeding. People taking these medications largely lacked knowledge of some potentially serious interactions.BACKGROUNDDirect-acting oral anticoagulants are the drug of choice for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, which occurs most frequently in older patients. Apixaban is one of the most frequently prescribed. However, most people prescribed apix...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Study Shows Acetaminophen During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Autism, ADHD
In this study, researchers actually measured acetaminophen breakdown products in the umbilical cord blood, instead of just relying on memory.
They found that newborns exposed to the highest levels of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, right before birth were about three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or autism than babies exposed to the least.
It’s unclear whether the timing of acetaminophen use or why women were taking the drug during pregnancy plays a role.
This doesn’t mean that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen all together, but as with any medication, the best advice is t...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall Pregnancy Source Type: news
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Might Raise Children's Odds of ADHD, Autism
New research shows that women who took acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, at the end of their pregnancies were much more likely to have child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD, ASD
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2019 -- Cord biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen are associated with an increased risk for childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 30, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Babies at higher risk for ADHD, autism if pregnant moms took acetaminophen
(Reuters Health) - Babies born to women who used acetaminophen late in pregnancy may be at increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
NIH-funded study suggests acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD, autism
Researchers analyzed data from the Boston Birth Cohort. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 30, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Might Raise Children's Odds of ADHD, Autism
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2019 -- Two-thirds of American women take acetaminophen for the aches and pains of pregnancy, but the medication might not be as benign as thought.
New research shows that women who took acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, at... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Tylenol (acetaminophen) Side Effects
Title: Tylenol (acetaminophen) Side EffectsCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/18/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - October 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Efficacy and Safety of Pulpal Anesthesia Strategies during Endodontic Treatment of Permanent Mandibular Molars with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
ConclusionsVery low- to moderate-quality evidence suggests intraosseous injection using 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or buccal and lingual infiltrations of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine are superior strategies to achieve pulpal anesthesia during endodontic treatment of mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Preoperative NSAIDs or opioids with or without acetaminophen may increase the efficacy of these injections. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 16, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Youth Suicide Attempts Often Involve Over-the-Counter Painkillers Youth Suicide Attempts Often Involve Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Young people who attempt suicide by poisoning often use antidepressants or over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin, a U.S. study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
Youth suicide attempts often involve over-the-counter painkillers, U.S. study suggests
Young people who attempt suicide by poisoning often use antidepressants or over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin, a U.S. study suggests. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
