Regular use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in combination with alcohol has been associated with liver damage, and even plain old aspirin can lead to stomach upset, bleeding and ulcers. Antibiotics including Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Azithromycin (Zithromax) can cause nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, ...
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not an anti-inflammatory drug and has not been linked to heart disease and stroke. However, acetaminophen, like the anti-inflammatory drugs,has been linked to high blood pressure, according to the researchers.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found mainly in the liver. High levels (>50)indicate damage to liver cells as a result of infection(hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis, etc.) or toxic levels of drugs (e.g. acetaminophen [Tylenol]) or chemicals (e.g. chloroform) or alcohol. Is...
Food increases the time it takes for ibuprofen to be absorbed, although it won't affect how much is absorbed. There is actually no evidence that taking ibuprofen with food prevents gastric irritation – ibuprofen at OTC doses has a low incidence of gastric irritation anyway. Continue reading ...
Saturday, the fever seems to have disappeared with taking tylenol/panadol but my shoulder still hurts. I didn't realize this could happen - so much for modern medicine. Have read some of the posts here. Hopefully i don't have it as bad as some of the people here. All the best to...
Due to its sedative properties which could affect the child (lethargy, loss of energy) or on the contrary stimulating properties (insomnia), this medicine