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Less than a decade ago, aspirin seemed to be losing some of its luster. Marketed since the beginning of the century as a uniquely effective pain and fever fighter, it was suddenly forced to compete with two major rivals -- acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3) and ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin) -- that had many of aspirin's benefits without some of its side effects. Worse, aspirin had been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but sometimes deadly condition that can afflict children after a bout of flu or chickenpox. Doctors immediately ceased to recommend it for most youngsters, and liquid Tylenol replaced orange...
...close chemical relative of phenacetin, may also have cause for concern. Considered preferable to aspirin because it rarely produces side effects or allergic reactions, does not irritate the stomach and is thought to be safe for children and pregnant women, acetominophen is sold under such brand names as Tylenol and Anacin...
...between acetominophen and kidney failure," notes Dr. Paul Stolley, of the University of Pennsylvania, who wrote a New England Journal editorial about the phenacetin study. "The relationship between the two drugs makes us want to know more about the possible risks." A spokesman for McNeil Consumer Products, manufacturer of Tylenol, denies that the new study points to any problems with acetominophen...
...Exxon bashing is now in vogue. While Johnson & Johnson got good press for its handling of the Tylenol scare in 1982 and Perrier won praise recently for quickly recalling its tainted spring water, Exxon is charged with "arrogance." Are you arrogant...
...against RU 486 and attempts by the FDA to stonewall its legalization, however, will not prevent the pill's distribution in America. This country cannot prevent tons of cocaine from entering our ports from South American countries. It seems inconceiveable that we could prevent tiny pills that look like Tylenol from entering our nation via the Concord...