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Hopefully this discovery leads to a safer acetaminophen alternative. Overdoses, both accidental and intentional, are relatively common (~80k ER visits in the US annually).


One just got approved in January 2025, called suzetrigine or Journavx.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzetrigine


My doc doesn’t want me to take it because it raises my liver enzymes.


It has plenty of interactions and limitations. I've heard doctors complain that is available OTC. A friend of mine managed to turn back pain into acute liver failure in a matter of weeks. Discovery of a safer alternative would be a big deal!




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