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FDA should adopt new restrictions on acetaminophen

Too often, the FDA seems to forget about drugs after they're approved for market. So Tuesday's report by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel that warned of liver damage from overuse of acetaminophen - which has been available to consumers for decades - is a welcome display of vigilance. Imposing tougher safety restrictions on this active ingredient in popular pain relievers like Tylenol...

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