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Steven’s-Johnson syndrome
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Steven’s-Johnson syndrome

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    …difficulty, are rare, as is Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread blistering and peeling of the skin and mucous membranes. The greatest risk is liver toxicity, which arises primarily from overdose, prolonged high intake, or combining the drug with alcohol or other acetaminophen-containing medicines. Heavy, long-term use…

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    …difficulty, are rare, as is Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread blistering and peeling of the skin and mucous membranes. The greatest risk is liver toxicity, which arises primarily from overdose, prolonged high intake, or combining the drug with alcohol or other acetaminophen-containing medicines. Heavy, long-term use…

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