Get Informed: Tylenol
Active Ingredient(s)
Acetaminophen
What does it do?
This product is used to reduce pain and fever. It is believed to work by acting on pain and temperature regulation centers in the brain.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-21 4:26 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:53 PM
Other Names
- Tylenol
- Tylenol 8 Hour
- Tylenol Arthritis
- Tylenol Extra Strength
- Acetaminophen
- Tylenol Arthritis Pain
- Paracetamol
- Tylenol Arthritis Extended Relief
- Tylenol Childrens
- Children's Tylenol
- APAP
- Calpol
- Feverall
- Alvedon
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 07 Nov 1968
- Est US Patients*
- 18,460,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- Yes
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Tylenol or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Tylenol Safety Report
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What is Tylenol used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 108,400 patients that use Tylenol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine / Headache | 36% | 
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| Pain | 35% |
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| Osteoarthritis | 28% |
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| Fever | 10% |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 8% |
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| Nasal Congestion | 4% |
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| Muscle Spasms | 3% |
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| Back / Neck Pain | 2% | 
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| Other | 24% |
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How well does Tylenol work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 108,400 users taking Tylenol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 75%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Tylenol outweigh the bad things.
- 13%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Tylenol.
Common Side Effects of Tylenol
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 108,400 users taking Tylenol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
20% of patients experience side-effects on Tylenol
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Tylenol
Most Common Side Effects...
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Abdominal Pain, Bleeding, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Heartburn/Reflux, Hot Flushes, Kidney Problems, Liver Problems, Muscle Pain, Nausea, Nausea/Vomiting, Ringing Ears, Sleep Problems
Global Patient Feedback for Tylenol (Acetaminophen) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I Have Been Taking Tyenol For A While, An It Helps With The Pain Alot.
46 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-13 21:04:37
Question/Comment:
Very helpful
45 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-06 19:58:01
Question/Comment:
I have been taking 325 mg. of tylenol every day for about 10 years. My liver function tests have always been normal. Any others who do this?
49 year old Female
Posted: 2009-06-12 11:16:20
Question/Comment:
I am a 61 year old male and have been taking Tylenol since it was first introduced. I have taken an average of 5 tablets a week since the beginning and have experienced no side effects. I first started taking them for tooth pain,then lung inflammation (COPD) , joint pain and now for arthritis problems. It still works fine for most problems. I have not experienced any side effects.Even when I have taken other prescriptions with Tylenol, nothing.
62 year old Male
Posted: 2009-06-05 14:59:50
Question/Comment:
I have psoriatic arthritis and take sulfasalazine and lisinopril with hydrochorothiazide for high blood pressure. is this combo of meds safe?
60 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-10 13:06:35
Answer/Reply:
Years ago my husband hurt his back, the dr. gave him Ibuprofine drug, now he has got Chronic kidney disease, dialsis 3days a wk. 4hrs a time, we know the drug caused it, so i am warning every one out there, dont take it.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-19 18:15:58
Answer/Reply:
I can take Tylenor 8 hr without any side affects. However, if I take Ibuprofine, (just 1) it does get rid of the pain, but I am groggy for 3 days and can't seem to function. I got this reaction the first time I tried it.
74 yer old
75 year old Female
Posted: 2009-06-27 10:44:33
Answer/Reply:
How many milagrams was he taking at one time?
58 year old Male
Posted: 2009-11-07 16:24:14
Answer/Reply:
???? have no idea sorry your in pain but ask your physician or pharmacist
32 year old Male
Posted: 2009-06-08 23:55:34
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Tylenol