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"I’ve heard it argued that Tylenol would never be approved by the FDA were it introduced as a new medication." You're likely right on the grounds that it's not
by hilbert42 4y ago
"I’ve heard it argued that Tylenol would never be approved by the FDA were it introduced as a new medication."
You're likely right on the grounds that it's not a particularly good painkiller—my own experience is that it's marginally better than nothing (which is also pretty much the official position)—and on its now well defined dangers.
The combined assessments would likely be insufficient for approval.
- prirun 4y agoI got sick Friday (turned out to be Covid - 1st time for me I know of), had a terrible headache all day, still had it Saturday morning, so took one 500mg (extra strength) acetaminophen. It knocked out the headache very quickly and it hasn't come back. So in my case, it was way better than nothing and I wish I had taken it the day before instead of suffering with a heading for over 24 hours. I for one am glad it's around.
- hilbert42 4y agoYou are very lucky, 1000mg (two tablets) has absolutely no effect on my headaches. As for toothaches, I may as well suck M&M's—unlike acetaminophen, they at least taste sweet. Unfortunately, that's how it goes for many people. BTW, where I live, all OTC acetaminophen tablets are 500mg (and often come in packets of 100 tablets), and the usual recommended single dose is 1000mg (max 4000mg daily). __ Edit: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2021/04/05/paracetamol-effective-questions/ https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2021/04/05/paracet....