Monday, December 26, 2011

A Word of Caution about Drinking, Hangovers, and Acetaminophen

Let's just be honest here: The end of the semester and the holiday season often involve alcohol. And with the presence of alcohol sometimes -- and unfortunately -- come some poor choices about drinking too much.

Today's" YOU Docs Tip of the Day" column ("What Not to Take for a Hangover") addresses an important but perhaps not-well-known problem: the unhealthy and possibly dangerous combination of taking acetaminophen and alcohol. As the YOU docs advise, "Do not drink and take acetaminophen, whether for a hangover or a head cold." Just something to keep in mind as you head into (or out of) finals and start your official break.


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