The FDA has approved Acetaminophen as safe for over the counter use and is the most commonly used pain & fever reducer in the USA (Stone, JAMA 2002). 29 billion units per year to 23% of the adult population, half of which is over the counter. Drugs with Acetaminophen in them: Tylenol, Alka Setzer Plus […]
Pain Killers Increase Risk of Hearing Loss in Men
In a recent study from The American Journal of Medicine, it was found that analgesics contributed in a major way to hearing dysfunction. Aspirin (increased 33%), NSAIDS (61%) and lastly acetaminophen’s (99%). So if you’re taking Aspirin, Tylenol, or Motrin, at least 2 times a week, you are at grave risk. However, lets look deeper […]