Feature|Articles|August 22, 2025

Acetaminophen Misuse in Older Adults Raises Concerns About Liver Damage

Chronic pain affects many older adults, highlighting the need for safe acetaminophen use and effective pain management strategies.

Approximately 75% of older adults experience chronic pain and 86% of Americans report taking more than the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen, according to a 2025 survey from the Health in Hand Foundation.¹ Although it remained higher than the 81% in 2010, it was a slight decrease from 89% in 2022.