Acetaminophen

Common brands: Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Regular Strength, Tylenol Extra Strength Caplet, Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief

Top reporter: Kenvue Brands Llc

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Expectorant [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
435,016
Total Reports
228,218
Serious Reports
61,374
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (14.11%)

Patient Demographics

Male
133,174
Female
247,586

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Acetaminophen.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 36,941
6.4%
2 FATIGUE 35,567
6.1%
3 OFF LABEL USE 33,967
5.9%
4 NAUSEA 30,654
5.3%
5 HEADACHE 29,502
5.1%
6 PAIN 29,035
5.0%
7 DIARRHOEA 24,390
4.2%
8 DYSPNOEA 23,411
4.0%
9 ARTHRALGIA 22,688
3.9%
10 VOMITING 21,508
3.7%
11 PYREXIA 20,032
3.5%
12 RASH 18,104
3.1%
13 DIZZINESS 17,508
3.0%
14 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 16,320
2.8%
15 ASTHENIA 16,303
2.8%
16 PNEUMONIA 16,176
2.8%
17 MALAISE 16,098
2.8%
18 DEATH 15,487
2.7%
19 PRURITUS 14,672
2.5%
20 FALL 14,258
2.5%
21 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 13,642
2.4%
22 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 13,535
2.3%
23 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 13,368
2.3%
24 COUGH 13,332
2.3%
25 NASOPHARYNGITIS 12,812
2.2%
26 WEIGHT DECREASED 12,558
2.2%
27 HYPERTENSION 12,051
2.1%
28 WEIGHT INCREASED 11,977
2.1%
29 BACK PAIN 11,790
2.0%
30 ABDOMINAL PAIN 11,672
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.