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Caffeine intake should be carefully monitored by anyone taking acetaminophen for pain, or for cold and allergy remedies that include the pain relief medication.
Research from the University of Washington, in Seattle, reveals that acetaminophen taken in combination with caffeine products can cause liver damage.
Over the counter medications for headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and many other painful conditions, may all contain acetaminophen. Even children’s cold and allergy formulas. In fact, caffeine is actually added to many of these medications as it increases the relief afforded by the acetaminophen.
While coffee is generally a healthful beverage its consumption needs to be lowered when taking acetaminophen. Energy drinks and soda consumption should also be watched while taking any medication containing acetaminophen.
Supplemental products containing arnica, turmeric, curcumin, ginger, alpha lipoic acid, and other natural herbs, spices, and nutrients can help with pain relief without adding the danger of overdosing with acetaminophen.
Author Marilyn Pokorney
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