10 Side Effects of Acetaminophen
9. Acute Liver Failure
Acute Liver failure is defined as a rapid decline in liver functions. It can be caused by viral and autoimmune hepatitis, but the most common cause is due to acetaminophen hepatotoxicity. Patients with acute liver failure often present with yellow-coloring of the skin (also known as jaundice) and right upper quadrant abdominal tenderness.
Given the fact that the number one cause of acute liver failure is related to acetaminophen ingestion, it is important to avoid self-medication and only use this over the counter drug as the doctor prescribes.
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