Alcohol-acetaminophen syndrome

Even moderate social drinkers are at risk

Peter Draganov Dr Draganov is assistant professor of medicine, division of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville. Me was formerly a fellow in gastroenterology and hepatology, department of medicine, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Charleston.Correspondence[email protected]

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Hugh Durrence Dr Durrence is in community family medicine practice in Charleston.

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Christopher Cox Dr Cox is a resident in internal medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York City.

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Adrian Reuben Dr Reuben is professor of medicine, director of liver studies, and medical director of liver transplantation, division of gastroenterology/hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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Long-time alcohol users who take acetaminophen in therapeutic or modestly excessive doses are at risk for severe hepatic injury and possibly acute liver failure. Diagnosis may be difficult because presenting symptoms are vague. The authors review management of acetaminophen toxicity in both users and nonusers of alcohol and emphasize the need for greater awareness among healthcare providers and acetaminophen users of this preventable and treatable condition.

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