Repeated Acetaminophen Use May Not Be as Safe as Previously Thought

In a study of people aged 65 and older, regular usage of acetaminophen was linked to heart failure, kidney problems, ulcers, and other issues.
Repeated Acetaminophen Use May Not Be as Safe as Previously Thought
Tylenol tablets, which contain acetaminophen, are shown in Chicago on April 14, 2015. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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A study in the United Kingdom found that “repeated doses” of acetaminophen for people aged 65 and older may lead to health complications.

University of Nottingham researchers found that people who often take acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and which is called paracetamol in several other countries, should take extra care when dosing for chronically painful conditions such as osteoarthritis, according to a news release issued on Dec. 12.
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