Tylenol Linked to Liver Disease
Tylenol has been linked to acute liver disease and liver failure. Researchers recently found that acetaminophen is the top cause of liver damage.
Liver disease can be debilitating and potentially fatal. If you or someone you know has been harmed due to Tylenol or experienced liver failure symptoms, don't hesitate to contact an experienced Georgia attorney. At the Eichholz Law Firm, a Georgia personal injury lawyer can work hard to ensure your rights are protected.
A liver injury due to acetaminophen exposure can result in significant financial losses as well as pain and suffering and other damages. You may be entitled to compensation. Our Georgia personal injury attorneys put experience and resources to work for our clients who have been affected by Tylenol side effects. If you lost a loved one due to Tylenol liver failure, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
The following are common symptoms of liver disease:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Jaundice (a yellowing of the skin)
- Fatigue
- Dark urine.
Tylenol Liver Failure Statistics
A Tylenol overdose may overwhelm the liver's defenses and lead to hospitalization. About 56,000 emergency room visits and 400 deaths per year in the United States are linked to acetaminophen. Children are at risk of liver damage after consuming even small doses of acetaminophen.
- Headaches
- Colds
- Allergies
- Fever
Studies have found that Tylenol products fail to adequately warn consumers about the risks of combining acetaminophen and another medication. People might take a maximum dose of acetaminophen (4,000 mg), and then take another drug, such as Excedrin, which could result in liver damage. Combining Tylenol with alcohol also can boost the risk of liver damage.
Contact a Tylenol Liver Failure Lawyer Today
For a free and confidential consultation, contact an experienced Georgia lawyer. At the Eichholz Law Firm, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of our clients who have suffered liver disease due to exposure to Tylenol or acetaminophen.
Contact us today. A delay may affect your right to compensation. At the Eichholz Law Firm, we're on your side.
