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Paracetamol ‘makes risks like bungee jumping seem less dangerous’, study suggests – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
The scientists worry patients using paracetamol to relieve mild coronavirus symptoms may then take the risk of leaving the house, when they should be isolating.
Paracetamol may relieve a headache, however, research suggests the go-to painkiller could come with an unexpected side effect.
Previous studies imply paracetamol known as acetaminophen in the US can dampen emotions, both positive and negative.
To understand whether this then influences risk taking, scientists from The Ohio State University looked at 189 college students, who took either 1,000mg of paracetamol the generally recommended dose or a placebo.
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