Over-the-counter pain medicines are not inherently dangerous, but it’s important to know the potential side effects and health risks.

Acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol®, is found in many pain relief products. Clinical toxicologist Steven Dudley, PharmD, DABAT, describes how to safely take acetaminophen, which can cause liver failure when taken at too high of a dosage for an extended period of time. 

Dr. Dudley is the director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. He and his team of specially trained pharmacists provide potentially life-saving medical expertise on a variety of accidental and intentional poisonings.

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