Seemingly Harmless Things that Can Cause Serious Injury and Death

Or, rather, way too much acetaminophen (a pain reliever that Tylenol is made of, and that's found in many other medications). Acetaminophen overdose causes about 500 deaths in the United Stateseach year. When taken as directed, acetaminophen can be very helpful. But it's easy to take more than you should, because it's in so many medications that you might feel compelled to take simultaneously (like Tylenol and Nyquil, for instance). There are about 60,000 cases of acetaminophen-related liver damage every year, most of them accidental. Stay safe: Always read the label before you take any medication. If you're taking a medication that has acetaminophen as one of the ingredients, don't take any other medication that also contains acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor about what's safe.