Certain over-the-counter pain medications might get less potent, as a team of government experts recommended reducing the maximum dose of acetaminophen in Tylenol as a way to reduce the chance of overdose, the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S.
The panel also recommended the elimination of prescription drugs including Vicodin and Percocet, which also contain acetaminophen along with more powerful pain relievers such as oxycodone.
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