Vicodin and Percocet Face Ban, Tylenol Could Require Prescription
Chicago personal injury lawyers at William G. Pintas and Associates are responding to recent recommendations by an FDA advisory panel to ban two of the most popular prescription pain killers in the country, Vicodin and Percocet, because of the liver damage and death they may cause.
The two drugs combine a narcotic with acetaminophen, an ingredient proven to be the leading cause of liver failure in the United States. FDA research shows acetaminophen overdoses are responsible for 400 deaths and 42,000 hospital visits a year.
On June 30, 2009, the advisory panel also suggested requiring a prescription for extra-strength Tylenol medication and lowering the maximum daily dose from 4,000 milligrams to 2,600 milligrams. Tylenol also contains acetaminophen and can produce dangerous results when taken even slightly over the advised level or in combination with alcohol.
The Pintas law firm is currently investigating the dangerous effects of acetaminophen. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of this drug, please contact our personal injury law firm for a thorough evaluation and explanation of your legal rights. The Pintas law firm routinely represents persons outside the Chicago area.