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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Acetaminophen is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever, and it is sold over the counter in dosages suitable for both children and adults. Effective as this drug is in treating fever and pain, there are potential side effects as with any medication. For example, acetaminophen has been linked to a rare but serious disease called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.