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Acetaminophen Risks Underestimated, Says Review Study
Acetaminophen, or Tylenol, is the most widely used over-the-counter and prescription pain medication worldwide. Although the mechanism behind the painkilling effect of acetaminophen remains largely unknown, recent studies suggest that the drug inhibits the central nervous system from producing prostaglandin. Health care professionals generally consider acetaminophen safer than other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and opiate analgesics. […] More