Acetaminophen, the generic equivalent of Tylenol, is the most commonly prescribed and widely used analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic agent (fever reducer) in the world. You likely have Tylenol (acetaminophen) in your medicine cabinet -- ready to fight the occasional headache or everyday aches and pains. Many arthritis patients use Tylenol (acetaminophen) to relieve pain. The drug does not have anti-inflammatory properties though.
Have you noticed how many varieties of Tylenol are available? Do you how they differ? For example, do you know the difference between Tylenol Arthritis Pain and Extra Strength Tylenol -- and how both are different from Regular Strength Tylenol? It's important to know what you're getting when you grab a bottle from the drugstore shelf. It's also important to know about precautions and warnings associated with their use.
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