For occasional use, I agree, but continual use of acetaminophen has its own set of horrors. However, when take in too high a dose, the toxin overwhelms this detoxification process and damages the liver. Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of hospitalization for acute liver failure. This drug may also damage the kidneys. Accidental overdoses are more common than you would think.
Alcohol raises another red flag for acetaminophen.
Mary Rose Palmer, a moderate drinker who took Tylenol on a regular basis for back pain, died in 1993 of acute liver failure form Tylenol poisoning. He also had acute liver failure but was saved by a liver transplant. Why isn't there a stronger warning on Tylenol's label and generic acetaminophen as well-that taken in conjunction with even modest amounts of alcoholic beverages, it could be fatal. If you are a social drinker and you have acetaminophen in your house, it's like storing matches and gasoline next to your heater. As I explained in that article, exactly how magnets work is uncertain, but it is believed they enhance blood flow to the affected area and act on pain-relieving neurotransmitters.