Monthly Archives: July 2009

Loss of Balance, Falling and Bruising

For seniors, loss of balance and falling bring terrifying consequences.

Banning of Tylenol (Acetaminophen), Percocet, and Vicodin

The FDA is considering proposing limits on Tylenol, an “in everyone’s medicine cabinet” drug which if used improperly, causes liver failure.

Liver Damage and Acetaminophen

On Tuesday, a federal advisory panel voted to recommend a ban on Percocet and Vicodin because of their effect on liver.  Percocet is Oxycodon plus acetaminophen, an opiate plus an analgesic/antipyretic (pain reliever/fever reducer), which means that it is addictive and additionally can cause liver damage.  Oxycontin is the time-release version of Oxycodon, often called [...]

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