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What Tylenol Has To Do With Genoside Begins With Almost 8 Billion, That’s Eight Billion Deaths As A Result Of Toxic DNA Altercating Manmade Covid-19 Viruses And Vaccines! What’s More Genoside From Tylenol Any Conern About After Weaponization Of Pharmaceuticals ?
Johnson & Johnson has faced significant legal and ethical challenges, including the Tylenol murders, hip implant failures, Risperdal marketing claims, transvaginal mesh lawsuits, and talc-related cancer cases. In 2023, it spun off its consumer health division as the publicly traded Kenvue, focusing its business on Innovative Medicine and MedTech. By 2025, the company reported nearly $89 billion in revenue, continued large-scale acquisitions.
It’s time for all medical and dental insurance providers to approve herbal medicines and treatments and for patients to receive payment directly for herbal care products so they don’t have to go through a pharmacy. For the entirety of this nation the medical industrial complex has to get in on every cent that passes between patients and medicine. This is high crime against the Creator!
It’s time for herbs to prevail and chemical drugs to be abandoned altogether under the poisons for which they are manufactured by and for and who gets rich on them.
Who would and does give toxic Covid-19 vaccines and Tylenol to pregnant women and toddlers and others, the sinister morgue invested parent company Johnson & Johnson!
Tylenol and its sister Ibuprofen are toxic drugs that lose efficacy in a short period thus people take more and more pills to feel better. One pill to start feeling better. Two pills to start feeling better a month later. Three pills to start feeling better the next month. Now liver damage begins and death ensues. The nervine and organ damage great to the point of death. Who owns Tylenol?
The Hidden Ownership of Tylenol: Who Really Holds the Brand?
The Hidden Ownership of Tylenol: Who Really Holds the Brand?
Tylenol is one of the most recognized names in over-the-counter medications. Known primarily for its effectiveness in relieving pain and reducing fever, it has become a household staple for millions of people. However, many consumers may not fully understand the complexities behind the brand ownership of Tylenol and the pharmaceutical companies that control it. This article delves into the ownership of Tylenol, focusing on the role of Johnson & Johnson, the marketing strategies employed, and the implications for consumer trust in the healthcare sector.
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Understanding Tylenol and Its Place in the Market
Tylenol, which contains the active ingredient acetaminophen, is widely used for various ailments, including headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, and colds. Given its popularity, it’s crucial to understand how brand ownership impacts the product’s availability and consumer perception.
The Role of Johnson & Johnson
Tylenol is owned by Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a multinational corporation known for its diverse range of healthcare products. Founded in 1886, J&J has built a reputation for quality and innovation in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. The ownership of Tylenol plays a significant role in the company’s portfolio, providing both revenue and brand recognition.
Johnson & Johnson’s Marketing Strategies
J&J employs various marketing strategies to maintain Tylenol’s leading position in the market. These strategies include:
Brand Trust: J&J has cultivated a strong consumer trust over the years, which is vital in the healthcare market.
Advertising and Promotions:Effective advertising campaigns highlight Tylenol’s benefits, targeting specific demographics.
Product Diversification: The company offers a range of Tylenol products, including extra-strength and liquid formulations, to meet diverse consumer needs.
Engagement with Healthcare Professionals: J&J collaborates with healthcare professionals to endorse Tylenol, enhancing its credibility.
Gee look at that! Johnson & Johnson makers of worst toxic Covid-19 vaccines! For the medical profession and healthcare workers who knew the toxic Covid-19 vaccine jabs were lethal and forced to be jabbed or be fired, the medical industrial complex did just that and fired everyone not wanting or exempt from taking the poison!
The great betrayal of the medical anarchy against their own slaves! The world did nothing as tens of thousands of trained professionals in the medical world left their way of life and homes and families all suffering the gigantic arm of medical tyranny! All this happened in the medical world and every occupation in America so that foreign criminal immigrants could take their jobs throughout America! Now we have this horrible fallout to deal with.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine: Answering the big questions
As we begin the month of March, it’s hard to believe COVID-19 has impacted our lives for a full year. In December 2020, we saw a light at the end of the tunnel as two vaccines – produced by Pfizer and BioNTech and Moderna – were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use in the United States and distribution began.
Now, we have another vaccine in our arsenal. On Feb. 27, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also endorsed its use in the U.S. This is the first vaccine currently available that comes in a single dose.
As a vaccine developer and researcher, I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress made thus far as we continue in our fight against COVID-19. Following the recent news regarding this third vaccine, I wanted to share some of the most common questions about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.
What is the difference between the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine, and the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are made using messenger RNA, or mRNA, a technology that delivers a bit of “genetic code” to cells to produce the surface spike protein. The J&J vaccine uses a harmless adenovirus vector engineered to carry the “genetic code” for the surface spike protein. Once the adenovirus enters cells, they use that code to make spike proteins.
What is the J&J vaccine made of?
The vaccine, known as JNJ-78436735 or Ad26.COV2.S, is an adenovirus type 26 modified to produce the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein. This adenovirus vaccine is used as a single intramuscular injection, and when it enters a cell it produces the vaccine protein but cannot replicate inside the cell or cause illness.
What is an adenovirus?
An adenovirus is a part of a family of viruses that cause non-life-threatening infections in the optic, respiratory, or gastrointestinal tissue of a diverse range of hosts, including humans. Adenoviruses can be engineered in the laboratory to make them safe and efficient for human use as vaccines by deleting certain sequences that remove their ability to replicate and cause symptomatic infections, making them excellent vectors for delivering vaccine antigens.
Can an adenovirus vector vaccine cause COVID-19?
No. An adenovirus vector vaccine does not contain any of the components of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, so it cannot cause COVID-19.
What is the efficacy of the J&J vaccine?
The J&J one-dose vaccine was shown to be on average 66% protective against moderate to severe COVID-19 infections overall from 28 days after injection. Specifically, in the U.S., the vaccine was 72% protective. Importantly, the vaccine was shown to be 85% protective against severe disease, with no differences across countries or across age groups among trial participants.
What are the risks associated with the J&J vaccine?
The most common side effects of the J&J vaccine are similar to those noted in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, including pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain and joint pain. To date, the J&J vaccine has not been associated with anaphylactic reactions.
Is the J&J vaccine safe for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
ACIP also noted that any of the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines, include the J&J vaccine, can be administered to pregnant and breastfeeding women. When eligible, the decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine should be made by the person who would receive it in collaboration with their doctor. This week, the American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) also updated its practice advisory to aid patients in evaluating the benefits and potential risks of the vaccines.
Does the J&J vaccine have specific storage requirements similar to the other vaccines?
The J&J vaccine does not require an elaborate cold chain, which means this vaccine can be given anywhere easily once supplies are adequate, such as doctors’ offices, pharmacies, mass vaccination sites, public health clinics, etc. This vaccine will be much easier to use because it can be stored for at least three months at the temperature of a regular refrigerator.
When will the J&J vaccine be available and who is eligible to receive it?
Following approval from the FDA and CDC, J&J noted distribution of the vaccine would begin this week. The J&J vaccine is approved for people age 18 and older.
As the first of the three vaccines that comes in a single dose becomes available, I encourage you to receive any of these vaccines whenever you are eligible. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect yourself against COVID-19. For more information and resources, please visit our dedicated COVID-19 vaccine webpage at texaschildrens.org/covidvaccine.
Johnson & Johnson has faced significant legal and ethical challenges, including the Tylenol murders, hip implant failures, Risperdal marketing claims, transvaginal mesh lawsuits, and talc-related cancer cases. In 2023, it spun off its consumer health division as the publicly traded Kenvue, focusing its business on Innovative Medicine and MedTech. By 2025, the company reported nearly $89 billion in revenue, continued large-scale acquisitions.
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Tylenol Toxicity Is Serious! I remember clearly that day over a decade ago when after 30 years of relying on Tylenol, I concluded that the toxic risks of taking Tylenol were far greater than any benefit it offered!!! Considering my health and situation I was in at the time of my decision, it was a bold and powerful statement to myself, my family and my friends. I no longer wanted poison in my body. My health could not afford having the toxic Tylenol in my system ever again! Ten years later and I am as happy with my decision to improve the quality of my health with this wonderful decision.
The liver in crisis from Tylenol acetaminophen
will signal the nervous system to rapidly respond and the brain will be in shock mode trying to recover from the onslaught.
FACT: Evidence Suggests Link Between Acetaminophen, Autism The White House Trump is right about toxicity in Tylenol! FACT: Evidence Suggests Link Between Acetaminophen, Autism The White House “The Trump Administration does not believe popping more pills is always the answer for better health. There is mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism — and that’s why the Administration is courageously issuing this new health guidance. Additionally, the Trump Administration is approving a new treatment option that has been found to improve some autism symptoms. President Trump pledged to address America’s skyrocketing rates of autism, and his team is deploying Gold Standard Science to deliver on this pledge. We will not be deterred in these efforts as we know millions across America are grateful.” — Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Today, President Donald J. Trump joined Administration officials to announce major progress in understanding the root causes of autism, which has exploded in diagnoses over the past two decades, and unveil bold new initiatives to tackle the autism epidemic. Predictably, the Fake News immediately went into frenzied hyperventilation with their usual smears, distortions, and lies. FACT: Evidence suggests acetaminophen use in pregnant women, especially late in pregnancy, may cause long-term neurological effects in their children.
Large-scale cohort studies — including the Nurses’ Health Study II and the Boston Birth Cohort — report associations between in utero exposure and later diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Scientists have proposed biological mechanisms linking prenatal acetaminophen exposure to altered brain development and adverse birth outcomes.
Harvard University: Using acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase children’s autism and ADHD risk
Johns Hopkins University: Taking Tylenol during pregnancy associated with elevated risks for autism, ADHD
Mount Sinai: Mount Sinai Study Supports Evidence That Prenatal Acetaminophen Use May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Autism and ADHD
In 2021, an international consensus statementhighlighted “a call for precautionary action,” recommending that pregnant women “minimize exposure” to acetaminophen “by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.”
πππππππ On social media, Tylenol said ‘scientific data continues to show no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism’.Photograph: Meir Chaimowitz/NurPhoto/ShutterstockMedical experts are raising alarms after Donald Trumpwarned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, baselessly linking the painkiller – also known as paracetamol – with a rise in autism among children. From the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), doctors have endorsed the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy after Trump said pregnant women who can’t “tough it out” without the painkiller should limit their intake. “Suggestions that acetaminophen use in pregnancy causes autism are not only highly concerning to clinicians but also irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients, including those who may need to rely on this beneficial medicine during pregnancy,” read a statement from Steven Fleischman, the president of the ACOG. Along with Trump, health secretaryRobert F Kennedy Jrsaid the health department was encouraging physicians to exercise their “best judgment” by prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration. The claims from Trump and his health secretary were also widely condemned by medical experts and regulators around the world. The British health regulator MHRA said on Monday there remains no evidence linking the use of paracetamol during pregnancy with autism and that it continues to recommend it for pain relief. That view was also backed by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which re-confirmed on Tuesday that the drug is safe for use in pregnancy. A statement from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine said: “A thorough review of existing research suggesting a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children has not established a causal relationship.” Tylenol posted on Instagram an acknowledgment that followers “may have questions about conflicting information” in recent media coverage. “What we can tell you is: credible, independent scientific data continues to show no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism. Medical and public organizations agree,” reads the video. Doctors have also on social media spread the message about Tylenol’s safe use. Related: Trump rails against Tylenol but autism claims not supported by science “If you are pregnant right now and considering whether Tylenol is safe in pregnancy, I want you to know that the best available science does not show an association between Tylenol use in pregnancy and an increased risk of autism,” said pediatrician Edith Bracho-Sanchez in a Facebook video. Dr Monique Botha, an associate professor in social and developmental psychology at Durham University, was one of a number of international medical experts to state that they were “exceptionally confident” no relationship exists. “There are many studies which refute a link, but the most important was a Swedish study of 2.4 million births published in 2024 which used actual sibling data and found no relationship between exposure to paracetamol in utero and subsequent autism, ADHD or intellectual disability. “This suggests no causal effect of paracetamol in autism,” she said. The commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, Marty Makary, also announcedthat the agency was approving the medication leucovorin, a drug currently used for patients with cancer and anemia, for the treatment of autistic children upon prescription. “Leucovorin (folinic acid) has not been a recommended treatment for autism,” said the American Psychiatric Association. “It will require many more years of research before we know if leucovorin is an appropriate treatment for individuals with autism.” The group added: “Autism is a complex disorder, and it is incorrect to imply that a handful of studies have established causation. A strong base of evidence shows that acetaminophen, when taken as directed, is safe for use during pregnancy. Any decisions around a course of treatment should be determined by a patient and their doctor.” The best public interest journalism relies on first-hand accounts from people in the know. 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Finally, our guide at theguardian.com/tips lists several ways to contact us securely, and discusses the pros and cons of each. π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅π΅ Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Authored by the MD Searchlight Team Source: Suneil Agrawal MD,Babak Khazaeni MD.Acetaminophen Toxicity StatPearls[June 9, 2023] https://mdsearchlight.com/medications/acetaminophen-toxicity-tylenol-overdose/ Table of contents What is Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose)? What Causes Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose)? Risk Factors and Frequency for Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Signs and Symptoms of Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Testing for Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Treatment Options for Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) What else can Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) be? What to expect with Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Possible Complications When Diagnosed with Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Preventing Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or APAP, is a common drug used for fever and pain relief. One reason for its widespread use is that it’s easily available and considered safe by many. Over 60 million Americans use acetaminophen every week. It is often combined with other medications, including opioids and diphenhydramine, in various products. However, many people may not realize that these combination drugs contain acetaminophen. Though acetaminophen works differently from common painkillers called NSAIDs, the exact way it operates is not well understood yet. It’s believed to work mainly in the brain, blocking an enzyme known as cyclooxygenase (COX). This blockage helps to reduce fever and pain. Acetaminophen could also suppress the creation of chemicals called prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Furthermore, it seems to have a direct effect on a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus, which helps it lower body temperature. Acetaminophen, which many people use for pain relief, is safe at the right levels. However, if you take too much of it, it can seriously damage your liver. For adults, the safe dosage is 650 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours, and you should not take more than 4 grams in a day. For children, they should take 15 mg/kg every 6 hours and not more than 60 mg/kg in a day. It becomes toxic and harmful when taken at levels of 7.5 g/day to 10 g/day, or 140 mg/kg. Acetaminophen toxicity, or damage to the liver from overuse of acetaminophen, is a major problem worldwide and the leading cause for liver transplantation in the U.S. Every year in the United States, there are 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 people are admitted to the hospital, and 500 people die because of acetaminophen toxicity. Surprisingly, half of these cases are due to accidental overdoses. While children more commonly experience acetaminophen poisoning, adults tend to have more severe and sometimes fatal outcomes. Signs and Symptoms of Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose) Acetaminophen toxicity is a medical condition that typically undergoes four stages. Each stage is marked by different symptoms and levels of downturn or recovery.
The first stage (30 minutes to 24 hours): At this stage, the patient might not show any symptoms or might experience vomiting.
The second stage (18 hours to 72 hours): During this period, the patient may have vomiting, pain in the top right area of the abdomen, and low blood pressure.
The third stage (72 hours to 96 hours): This is a critical period where liver malfunction is prominent, accompanied by kidney failure, blood clotting disorders, metabolic acidosis (a high level of acid in the body), and mental confusion. Digestive system symptoms may return and this is the stage where death is most likely to occur.
The fourth stage (4 days to 3 weeks): This is the recovery period.
Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) poisoning is diagnosed based on the amount of the drug found in the patient’s blood. This can be the case even if the patient doesn’t feel sick. Other tests that doctors order include checks of liver function and blood clotting ability. If a large amount of acetaminophen has been taken, the liver function tests can show abnormal results within 8 to 12 hours. Typically, these levels stay high for 18 to 72 hours. If other drugs were also taken, it can be helpful to test urine for drugs, perform an EKG to check the heart’s electrical activity, and do a metabolic panel to evaluate overall health. If blood tests show a high level of acetaminophen according to a chart known as the Rumack-Matthew Nomogram, treatment should be started. A level higher than 150 mcg/mL four hours after taking the drug is considered toxic. This chart can only be used properly if blood is tested between 4 to 24 hours after the medicine was taken. It does not apply to repeat or chronic poisoning. For chronic acetaminophen poisoning (i.e., when someone takes too much over a longer period), the chart is not useful. The amount of the drug in the blood doesn’t necessarily match with how severe the overdose is. In these situations, the doctor uses risk factors, lab values, and clinical judgment to figure out if significant poisoning has occurred. Poisoning should be suspected and treated if either the level of the drug is more than 20 mcg/mL or if the liver function tests show abnormal results. Chronic cases can sometimes be less severe as the liver has a chance to regenerate its stores of a substance called glutathione. If someone has taken a harmful dose of acetaminophen (commonly known as paracetamol), their treatment will depend on the timing of the drug’s ingestion. If they reach hospital within one hour of taking the drug, professionals may try to cleanse the drug out of their stomach. They would use techniques like feeding the patient activated charcoal, which can absorb the drug to prevent it from entering the bloodstream. However, patients with high levels of acetaminophen in their body must be admitted to the hospital for a specific treatment involving a medication called N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). If given within the first 8 hours after taking an overdose, NAC can completely protect the liver from damage. It works by blocking the harmful effects of the overdose, replenishing the body’s natural defenses, and converting the dangerous drugs back into harmless ones. There are several signs that a patient needs NAC treatment. These include dangerously high levels of acetaminophen in the blood, a high dose of the drug taken more than 8 hours ago, abnormal lab results with drug intake more than 24 hours ago, or signs of liver injury.
NAC can be given both through a vein (intravenously) or swallowed (orally). The intravenous method is usually preferred, as it shortens the hospital stay and doesn’t have the unpleasant smell and taste associated with the oral one. It also requires less frequent dosing- a total treatment time of 20 hours as compared to 72 hours with oral doses. Patients who continue to worsen, showing signs like kidney failure, altered mental state, blood clotting problems, and severe blood acidity, may be referred to a transplant specialist. And even if treatment begins 24 hours after overdose, NAC may still improve survival by acting as an antioxidant and supporting liver recovery. Hemodialysis, a blood-cleaning procedure, can also be an effective treatment, especially if the kidneys are failing. Regardless of whether the patient is affected by alcoholism or chronic illness, or if they are pregnant, the NAC dose does not need adjusting. Also, once treatment with NAC has started, there is no need to keep checking acetaminophen levels in the blood. And in critical cases involving severe liver failure, NAC should be continued even beyond 72 hours until the patient either recovers, receives a liver transplant, or unfortunately, passes away. When addressing concerns about potential acetaminophen toxicity, doctors need to consider other health conditions that can present with similar symptoms. These include:
Hepatorenal syndrome (a condition that impacts the kidneys and liver)
Viral hepatitis (a liver infection)
Wilson’s disease (a rare genetic disorder causing copper to build up in the body)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Sudden onset of pancreatitis that needs immediate treatment
Acute tubular necrosis (a kidney disorder that results in the death of kidney cells)
Amatoxin toxicity (poisoning, usually from mushroom consumption)
Cytomegalovirus infection (a common virus that can impact the whole body)
Gastroenteritis (also known as stomach flu)
Peptic ulcer disease (sores in the lining of stomach or duodenum)
Viral hepatitis (a liver infection)
Wilson’s disease (a rare genetic disorder causing copper to build up in the body)
Considering these possible conditions, doctors can then proceed with the appropriate tests and treatments for the patient. If a patient is diagnosed and treated quickly, the chance of dying from acetaminophen (commonly known as paracetamol) toxicity is less than 2%. However, if treatment is delayed and severe liver damage has occurred, the chance of dying is much higher. Approximately 1% to 3% of these patients with critical liver damage may need a life-saving liver transplant. Overall, children under the age of 6 tend to have a better chance of recovery than adults. This is mainly because their bodies can eliminate harmful substances, like paracetamol, more efficiently. Overall, a patient’s chance of recovery depends on the following factors: * Kidney health, indicated by creatinine levels above 3.4 mg/dL * Acidic level of the blood, with an arterial pH below 7.3 even after receiving enough fluids * Ability of the blood to clot, indicated by a prothrombin time more than 1.8 times the normal range or an ‘international normalized ratio’ (INR) of over 6.5 * The presence of severe neurological symptoms, known as grade 3 or 4 encephalopathy. Acetaminophen, a common over-the-counter medicine, can sometimes lead to serious side effects. These include severe skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), all of which can cause a lot of pain and potentially lead to blindness or even death. Acetaminophen can also cause acute liver failure, a dangerous condition that could require an emergency liver transplant. Key Side Effects to Watch For:
Severe skin reactions which can cause pain or blindness
Potential fatal conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
Acute liver failure that may need an urgent liver transplant
It’s really important for everyone to know more about how to properly use acetaminophen, and understand its potential to be toxic if not used correctly. Nurses and pharmacists have a key role in helping to educate families on the dangers of acetaminophen misuse. It is also very important to keep acetaminophen where children can’t reach it to avoid any accidents. Frequently asked questions The text does not provide information about Acetaminophen Toxicity (Tylenol Overdose).Medications Pain Medication Toxicity⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Is Tylenol 'By Far the Most Dangerous Drug Ever Made?'
People all over the world pop Tylenol like candy corn without a second thought, so it must be pretty safe, right? Hardly. The drug can be lethal when taken in a dose that isn't all that much higher than the dose you might take for flu or a headache. Perhaps more surprising, a bottle of 50 Tylenol pills will probably kill you while a bottle of 500 Valium will probably not! If you own Johnson and Johnson stock you probably have enough problems on your hands. The company keeps gettinghammered by lawsuitsalleging that talc in baby powder has given women cancer(1). So you sure don't need me smacking down Tylenol, which had worldwide sales ofalmost $2 billionin 2016. But, don't blame me. This is not my quote. It's part of a written interview I did back in July with Aric Hausknecht, M.D, "Pain In The Time Of Opioid Denial: An Interview With Aric Hausknecht, M.D." "Tylenol Is By Far The Most Dangerous Drug Ever Made" Aric Hausknecht, M.D. July 30, 2017 Why would Dr. Hausknecht, a New York neurologist and pain management specialist, say this? Taken out of context, such a sweeping statement may seem to be hyperbolic. The most dangerous drug ever made? I asked him to elaborate. He did: "Each year a substantial number of Americans experience intentional and unintentional Tylenol (acetaminophen) associated overdoses that can result in serious morbidity and mortality. Analysis of national databases show that acetaminophen-associated overdoses account for about 50,000 emergency room visits and 25,000 hospitalizations yearly. Acetaminophen is the nation's leading cause of acute liver failure, according to data from an ongoing study funded by the National Institutes for Health. Analysis of national mortality files shows about 450 deaths occur each year from acetaminophen-associated overdoses; 100 of these are unintentional." Therapeutic Index - A cornerstone of pharmacology When evaluating drug toxicity, a critical parameter is called the therapeutic index (TI). The TI is the ratio of the toxic dose to the effective dose. Obviously, the higher the TI the better, since the greater the separation of the therapeutic and toxic doses, the less likely an overdose. Here are some examples of low TI drugs:
Neurontin (gabapentin, restless leg syndrome, multiple off-label neurological indications)
Tylenol (acetaminophen) an analgesic (pain reliever) gets a free pass in the minds of many people because it doesn't come with the liabilities of the NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen - bleeding, heartburn, kidney toxicity, ulcers, and salicylate allergy. The absence of gastrointestinal toxicity is responsible for the widespread perception that Tylenol is safer. In some ways it is, but in others, it is not. It may leave your stomach alone, but not your liver. Dr. Hausknecht's statistics may seem puzzling. How can there be 50,000 emergency room visits and 25,000 hospitalizations, yet only 450 deaths per year? This is because, when treated in time, irreversible liver damage from an acute overdose of acetaminophen can be prevented. There is an antidote called N-acetylcysteine. But the danger of the drug is not only from acute doses. Both acute and chronic use of acetaminophen can lead to permanent liver damage, not because acetaminophen itself is toxic, but because the liver converts it into something that is (Figure 1), sealing its own fate in the process. (Apologies for the biochemistry.)
Figure 1: Metabolic activation and detoxification of acetaminophen. Oxidation by liver enzymes forms N-acetylbenzoquinoneimine, a chemically reactive, toxic molecule. The carbon atom (red arrow) irreversibly "attacks" various proteins in the liver. The antidote, N-acetylcysteine sops up (deactivates) the benzoquinone imine, but only if given in time. It does not reverse liver damage.
So, what is the therapeutic index for Tylenol? You may be rather surprised. Before 2011 the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen recommenced by the FDA was 4,000 mg. It is now 3,000 mg. The estimated lethal dose of the drug is 10 grams in one day, which is not terribly different from the maximum daily dose. The TI is thus about 3, which is pretty bad, especially compared to other drugs which are perceived as far more dangerous:
** Therapeutic index (TI) is an approximate, but indicative measure of the likelihood of a toxic or lethal overdose. It is not a measure of absolute toxicity, rather, the safety margin between therapeutic and toxic or lethal doses.
Approximate therapeutic indexes for some common drugs. The higher the TI, the lower probability of an overdose.
Rather interesting that the CDC, which has inserted itself firmly up your doctor's anus for writing scripts for Valium or hydrocodone, is only too happy to recommend that pain patients take a drug that is more likely to cause an overdose than either of them.
"Several nonopioid pharmacologic therapies (including acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and selected antidepressants and anticonvulsants) are effective for chronic pain. In particular, acetaminophen and NSAIDs can be useful for arthritis and low back pain..."
Next: "So, Tylenol isn't that safe, but at least it works, right?"
NOTES:
(1) It would seem that evidence of harm is totally irrelevant in the courtroom. It is far from clear that talc is harmful. But it is even further from clear that there is *any* proof that Eva Echeverria, a victim of ovarian cancer who used baby powder her whole life, contracted the disease from the powder. Lawyers 1, Science 0.
(2) It is very difficult to die from a Valium overdose in the absence of alcohol, opioids or other central nervous system depressants. (See: "Can Valium Kill You?"). In two case studies, people survived overdoses of 500 and 2,000 mg (50 and 400 five milligram pills, respectively). But, 50 regular strength Tylenol pills (16.25 g) is approximately twice the estimated lethal dose. Yes, a single dose of 500 Valium pills is less dangerous than 50 Tylenol pills.
