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The Kevin Trudeau Show: 12-31-11

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Taking Just a Little Too Much Tylenol Each Time Can Be Deadly

November 28, 2011

Time

By Maia Szalavitz

“Try this: never take Tylenol again and you won’t even have to be concerned with this.  Duh!” –KTRN

Taking just a little bit too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) over the course of days or weeks is more likely to be fatal than taking a single, massive overdose, according to a new study. In part, that’s because when people take such a “staggered overdose,” physicians aren’t always able to identify the problem in time to help.

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world, with 28 billion doses purchased in the U.S. in 2005 alone. But its very familiarity can obscure the fact that it is a powerful drug, and that taking only slightly higher than recommended doses can cause potentially fatal liver damage. Tylenol overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S., leading to 26,000 hospitalizations and nearly 500 deaths annually, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The new study, led by Dr. Kenneth Simpson of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, followed 663 hospital patients who had suffered from acetaminophen overdose between 1992 and 2008. Of these patients, 161 had taken a staggered overdose, increasingly escalating their use of painkillers containing acetaminophen to treat common pain like toothache, headache and muscle pain.

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Health:
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The Kevin Trudeau Show: 5-6-11

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The Kevin Trudeau Show: 3-31-11

Today, Dr. Tom Morter joins Kevin as co-host of the day! Find out how Trace Minerals are absolutely imperative to your health and why you should never leave home without it! Plus, discover how YOU can learn the secrets behind winning big at the racetrack and casino!

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The Painful Truth About Acetaminophen

February 25th, 2011

PhilStar.com

By: Dr. Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.

Pain relievers can work wonders, allowing many people to carry on with their lives despite disabling arthritis, for instance, or recurrent headaches. But all pain relievers, prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), have potential risks, especially when taken in high dosages or for a long term. Recent events have raised concerns about these widely-used drugs, in particular the No. 1 non-prescription pain reliever, acetaminophen.

For a long time, acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, has seemed to be the safe bet among the commonly available pain relievers. Although acetaminophen is one of the safest and most effective drugs on the market, this pain reliever can damage your liver when taken in too high a dose. In fact, acetaminophen overdoses are the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the United States. One key reason: So many medications contain acetaminophen that it’s easy to take too much of the drug without realizing it. Although the problem of accidental overdoses isn’t new, the issue became headline news last year when an advisory committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put new restrictions on drugs containing acetaminophen. Here’s more of what you should know about acetaminophen and how to take it safely.

WHAT IS ACETAMINOPHEN?

Acetaminophen, which in other countries is called paracetamol, was first synthesized and used in patients in the late 19th century. But it was dropped in favor of a related drug, phenacetin, and fell into obscurity until it was rediscovered in the 1950s after phenacetin proved to have too many side effects. Acetaminophen did not catch on until the early 1980s, when it filled the void left by aspirin as the safe pain reliever and fever reducer for children after aspirin was linked to Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal condition that affects the brain and the liver.

Today, although OTC acetaminophen is often associated with the brand-name drug Tylenol, it can be found in numerous other products designed to treat headaches, cold and flu symptoms, sinus problems, sleeplessness, arthritis pain, and even menstrual cramps. But that’s not all. The drug also is an active ingredient in some popular pain medications, such as Dolcet, and muscle relaxants, such as Norgesic Forte.

Acetaminophen is sometimes confused with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which include aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and others. That’s because these medications all belong to a class of pain-relieving drugs called analgesics and are readily available without a prescription. Acetaminophen, however, is usually put in its own category, separate from the NSAIDs, because it doesn’t have their anti-inflammatory effects. Some research shows that it does interfere with prostaglandin synthesis, like NSAIDs, but in a way that doesn’t produce widespread effect on inflammation.

However, in recent years, acetaminophen has often been recommended instead of aspirin as a day-to-day pain reliever because it’s much easier on the stomach and is considered safe when taken properly. In fact, new pain management guidelines released by the American Geriatric Society in 2009 highly recommend acetaminophen as an initial and ongoing therapy for common forms of muscle and bone pain in older adults.

SIDE EFFECTS

With NSAIDs, the main concern is stomach bleeding. This is especially true in adults who are over age 60, are taking prescription blood thinners, and have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers. The regular use of NSAIDs also can raise blood pressure, damage kidneys, and cause cardiovascular complications in some adults. With acetaminophen, the main concern is liver damage which can cause everything from abnormalities in liver function tests to acute liver failure and even death.

To add insult to injury, acetaminophen may have deleterious effects beyond the liver. Harvard researchers have linked the drug to high blood pressure. Other researchers have identified a possible connection to asthma. These are preliminary findings, not proof of cause and effect. Still, they’re another reason the perception of acetaminophen as a harmless drug is changing.

DANGER TO CHRONIC DRINKERS

If you drink a lot of alcohol in one session and take a normal dose of acetaminophen, you probably are not going to have liver problems. It also seems that heavy drinkers aren’t any more likely than nondrinkers to suffer liver damage from a single large dose of acetaminophen

The trouble starts when heavy drinkers take a lot of acetaminophen over a period of time several days, at least, and maybe longer. A drinking habit and a poor diet often go hand in hand. Multiple high doses of acetaminophen are more dangerous for drinkers partly because they don’t eat well.

However, early signs and symptoms of liver damage caused by acetaminophen, such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, can sometimes be difficult to spot. That’s because they may take time to appear or be mistaken for something else, such as the flu.

Within a few days, however, liver damage can progress to liver failure and produce more serious symptoms. If you or someone you know suddenly develops a yellowing of the eyes and skin, tenderness in the upper abdomen, disorientation, or confusion, seek medical attention immediately. Liver failure caused by acetaminophen overdose is life threatening. But it often can be treated with medications used to reverse poisoning.

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact amount of acetaminophen that will result in a liver-damaging overdose. People’s reactions vary, depending on the health of their livers and may be some other unknown factors. Some sources say 12,000 mg. over a 24-hour period will have toxic effects on the liver (That’s taking 37 regular strength pills at 325 mg. each!)

But there’s evidence that much lower amounts can harm the liver. According to the FDA working group, the median daily dose associated with liver injuries recorded in the agency’s adverse event data base and in a large liver failure study was 5,000 to 7,000 mg. That’s uncomfortably close to 4,000 mg., the current daily limit for safe intake.

POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS

Experts agree that the dangers associated with taking too much acetaminophen shouldn’t be downplayed. According to recent studies, acetaminophen overdoses cause 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations, and nearly 500 deaths each year in the United States.

That is why the FDA is currently considering several new measures to address the problem, including:

• Lowering the maximum daily dose. Currently, it is recommended that adults take no more than 4,000 mg. of acetaminophen a day. However, research suggests that taking this amount in a 24-hour period could be toxic in some adults. As a result, it’s been proposed that the maximum daily dose be lowered to 2,600 mg.

• Reducing dosage strengths. Many non-prescription acetaminophen products contain 500 mg. of the drug per single tablet or capsule, and it’s recommended that single doses not exceed 1,000 mg. To lower the chances of an overdose, it’s been suggested that maximum single doses be limited to 650 mg and that OTC pills or tablets contain no more than 325 mg.

• Eliminating combination prescription medications. It’s been proposed that acetaminophen and narcotic drugs be prescribed separately, rather than being combined in one medication.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Whether or not new restrictions go into place, it’s important to be careful when using acetaminophen. To avoid overdose:

• Read labels. Look on the label or package insert for either the word acetaminophen or paracetamol or the abbreviation APAP.

• Follow dosing directions. Make sure you understand how much acetaminophen you can take at one time, how many hours you must wait between dosages, and how many doses you can safely take each day.

• Don’t take more than one medicine containing acetaminophen at a time.

• Talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen if you have risk factors for liver damage. You’re at greater risk if you consume three or more alcoholic drinks every day or have existing liver damage.

The bottom line: Acetaminophen, when used correctly and within dosage guidelines, is still probably the safest nonprescription pain reliever available. But you should view it as a serious drug not something you can pop like candy!

Click here for the full report from PhilStar.com

Experts Warn About Energy Drinks

February 14th, 2011

Reuters

By: Frederik Joelving

With Americans chugging energy drinks like never before, fears are growing among doctors that the ingredients might be putting some consumers at risk.

The beverages contain a hodgepodge of caffeine, sugar and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbal extracts, whose effects aren’t well understood.

In a new report out Monday, Florida pediatricians describe cases of seizures, delusions, heart problems and kidney or liver damage in people who had downed one or more non-alcoholic energy drinks — including brands like Red Bull, Spike Shooter and Redline.

“Across the world there are signs that for some people who consume these drinks, there are side effects,” said Dr. Steven E. Lipshultz, who heads the department of pediatrics at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

“The incidence is low, but in certain groups that pediatricians care for there may be higher risks,” he added.

The report, which calls for regulatory action and more research, comes only months after a U.S. crackdown on alcoholic caffeinated beverages such as Phusion Projects’ Four Loko.

U.S. sales of non-alcoholic energy drinks are expected to hit $9 billion this year, with children and young adults accounting for half the market,

Because the beverages are classified as nutritional supplements, they have received much less scrutiny and are under fewer restrictions than both foods and drugs.

Manufacturers claim their products will enhance both mental and physical performance. Red Bull’s website, for instance, says energy drink will increase concentration and reaction speed, and improve vigilance and emotional status.

“Red Bull’s effects are appreciated throughout the world by top athletes, busy professionals, active students and drivers on long journeys,” the website claims.

In 2010 alone, the company told Reuters Health, it sold in excess of 4 billion cans and bottles of the drink, which is now available in more than160 countries.

But according to the Florida researchers, who reviewed the medical literature on the topic, the industry’s claims of benefit are questionable.

“We couldn’t find any evidence at all of any therapeutic effects,” Lipshultz said.

He began to take an interest in energy drinks a few years ago, when four kids from South Florida were brought to the hospital after swallowing a vitamin concoction their teacher had bottled.

“They all came in feeling tingling all over,” Lipshultz said. “This prompted me to say, we’ve got to really learn about this.”

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Coffee Helps Working Women, But Holds Back Men

February 2nd, 2011

The Telegraph

By: Richard Alleyne

A study by psychologists at Bristol University found drinking caffeinated coffee boosts a woman’s performance in stressful situations but has the opposite effect on men.

They become less confident and take longer to complete tasks once they have downed several cups of coffee.

The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, suggest the beverage may have radically different effects on the sexes in high-pressure situations.

According to the British Coffee Association, UK consumers drink approximately 70 million cups of coffee a day.

Some of the potential health benefits include protection against diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, liver damage and even gout.

Caffeine in coffee is a known stimulant which works on the brain and can combat drowsiness and fatigue.

But researchers wanted to examine what coffee does to the body when it is already under stress, especially when large quantities are consumed in high-pressure meetings.

They recruited 64 men and women and put them in same-sex pairs. Each pair was given a range of tasks to complete, including carrying out negotiations, completing puzzles and tackling memory tasks.

To add to their stress, they were told they would also have to give a public presentation relating to their tasks.

Researchers then gave the pairs either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee and monitored them throughout the experiment.

They found the men’s ability to perform well under stress was ‘greatly impaired’ if they had drunk the caffeinated coffee.

For example, they took an average of 20 seconds longer to complete puzzles than those on the decaffeinated coffee.

Women, on the other hand, completed them 100 seconds faster if they had been given caffeine.

Experts think the key to coffee’s effects on the sexes lies in the way men and women respond differently to stress.

Men are inclined to exhibit ‘fight or flight’ behaviour, whereas women are more inclined to work together to solve the problem they face, something psychologists call ‘tend and befriend’.

In a report on their findings the researchers said unlimited coffee supplies at high-level meetings might not be a good idea, especially for men.

“They might unintentionally sabotage the partnerships forged to solve stressful issues,” the report said.

“Many such meetings, including those at which military and other decisions of great importance are made, are likely to be male-dominated.

“Because caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world, the global implications are potentially staggering.”

Click here for the full report from the Telegraph

US Warns of Liver Damage With Heart Drug

January 14th, 2011

AFP

A heart drug by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis has been linked to liver damage in some patients, two of whom had to receive transplants, the US Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

Dronedarone, marketed as Multaq, was approved in 2009 and has been prescribed at least 492,000 times to people in the United States for treating abnormal heart rhythm.

The FDA issued its warning to the public and to health professionals, saying labels to the medication would be changed to advise of possible liver dangers.

People taking the drug should call their doctor if they experience symptoms such as itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, loss of appetite, or light-colored stools, the FDA said.

Two elderly women were found to have severe liver failure four and a half and six months after they began taking the drug, the FDA said.

Both had to have their livers removed and doctors could find no other reason why they would have sustained that degree of damage, the FDA said.

The drug is already not supposed to be given to patients who have severe heart failure or have recently been hospitalized for heart failure, the FDA said.

“In a study of patients with these conditions, patients given dronedarone had a greater than two-fold increase in risk of death,” the FDA said.

Click here for the full report from the AFP

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