Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 In a message dated 2/18/04 12:13:53 AM, Phil writes: << According to the FDA, more than 56,000 emergency room visits and 100 deaths occur each year due to unintentional overdoses of acetaminophen - a common ingredient in many over-the-counter painkillers such as Tylenol. (end quote) So where are the strident calls for banning Tylenol? If statistics mean anything, this is one very dangerous drug, yet it's freely available over the counter, even to children! Obviously it too needs to be placed on schedule II! --Phil >> Just my opinion, but if that were to take place (banning Tylenol and the like), then who is to say other things that are potentially harmful won't be " taken away " . ALL meds, both prescription and non prescription, should be free to be taken, just as alcohol, tobacco, cars, planes, etc! It is up to the consumer to educate themselves before buying. I don't mean to sound sarcastic or mean, but EVERY drug, over the counter and prescribed, have side effects.....and most are excreted by the liver or kidneys. I don't know of any medicine that does its job without potential side effects. I guess you just have to weigh them. Janie in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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