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acetaminophen induces risky behavior

2025-04-02 18:52:17.530426+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

I could swear I saw something about this previously (like years ago), but can't find mention of it here. I hate acetaminophen for other reasons, it makes my body feel like I need to stretch and can't, but this is interesting both because unexpected side effects, and holy crap, 25% of the US population takes acetaminophen each week? No wonder our first aid drawer has things going way way out of date long before they're used.

Ohio State: A pain reliever that alters perceptions of risk — In study, acetaminophen makes risky moves seem less dangerous

“With nearly 25 percent of the population in the U.S. taking acetaminophen each week, reduced risk perceptions and increased risk-taking could have important effects on society.”

Effects of acetaminophen on risk taking, Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2020, Pages 725–732

https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsaa108

Science Alert: World's Most Common Pain Relief Drug May Induce Risky Behavior, Study Finds

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