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00:00Dr. Warns, popular medication may lead to organ failure.
00:05Tylenol PM, a common over-the-counter pain reliever, may cause organ failure if overused,
00:11warns pharmacist Dr. Ethan Melillo, who urges caution despite its easy availability.
00:20Tylenol PM combines acetaminophen for pain relief and diphenhydramine for sleep.
00:26While easing aches and aiding sleep, frequent use risks liver and kidney damage.
00:34Dr. Melillo warns Tylenol PM's acetaminophen and diphenhydramine can cause organ damage if misused.
00:42Excess acetaminophen risks liver failure.
00:45Long-term diphenhydramine may cause cognitive issues and kidney harm, especially in seniors.
00:51It's not for daily use.
00:55Tylenol PM's easy availability leads to misuse, like doubling up on acetaminophen from other meds,
01:03or increasing diphenhydramine doses due to tolerance, raising health risks from long-term use.
01:11Dr. Melillo's warning sparked concern about Tylenol PM's risks, surprising many users.
01:17He urges checking labels and seeking safer alternatives, calling for clearer warnings and public education on OTC sleep and pain meds.
01:26If you use Tylenol PM regularly, consider safer options.
01:35For pain, use plain acetaminophen, ibuprofen, topical creams, or stretches.
01:41For sleep, maintain a healthy routine, limit screens, try melatonin or therapy.
01:46Always consult a doctor before regular OTC sleep aid use.
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