Last Thursday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that acetaminophen can cause rare, but dangerous skin reactions in some people. As one of the most widely used medicines for fever and pain relief, the FDA stated that it will require manufacturers to add warning labels to all prescriptions containing acetaminophen and will work with manufacturers of the over-the-counter drugs to do the same. The painkiller is associated with three skin diseases with symptoms ranging from rash and blisters to extensive tissue damage beneath the skin. Read the full article HERE to learn more about the potential risks and why this has not been made an issue sooner.
