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The Signs & Symptoms of Liver Damage Caused by Tylenol

Tylenol is a brand name of the drug acetaminophen, found in over-the-counter products and prescription medications Vicodin and Percocet. The drug is considered safe when used according to medication labels and recommended dosages. However, according to the FDA, it can cause problems when the dosage is exceeded or the patient is sensitive to acetaminophen.

  1. Flu Symptoms

    • Symptoms of liver toxicity due to acetaminophen poisoning can be difficult to detect. The initial symptoms are similar to the flu, such as: loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Unexplained symptoms like these may be a sign of liver toxicity, according to Healthfully.org.

    Jaundice

    • Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes in patients with liver disease. The liver may stop producing bile in patients with liver disease, but it still continues to process the pigment that causes the yellowing of the skin and eyes, according to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

    Pruritis

    • Pruritis is itchy skin and can have a variety of causes. Internal diseases such as liver disease cause the skin to feel itchy, though it appears normal, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pruritis occurring without a rash or other known cause may be a symptom of liver disease or damage.

    Dark Urine

    • Dark urine may be a symptom of liver toxicity from acetaminophen poisoning, according to Healthfully.org. The early symptoms of liver toxicity may be indistinguishable from other medical conditions.

    Abdominal Tenderness

    • The upper right side of the abdomen can feel tender with liver toxicity. The upper right side of the abdomen is the location of the liver.

    Progression of Symptoms

    • Severe cases of drug-induced liver disease may lead to liver failure and require a liver transplant, according to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Doctors diagnose drug-related liver disease in the absence of other causes of liver disease. In most cases, the medication is stopped or the dosage reduced.

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