Side effects of panadol
Are you aware of the SIDE EFFECTS of regular use of PANADOL?
It's all too common to be taking Panadol (paracetamol) on a regular basis for pain, but is it actually worth it?
Studies show Panadol use is associated with increased mortality, cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke etc), gastrointestinal issues (ulcers), and kidney damage (Roberts et al. 2014).
A large randomised trial in chronic pain showed that patients taking paracetamol were 4 times more likely to have abnormal results on liver function tests than those taking placebo (Machado et al.2015).
But does it help with pain?
A 2016 study (Saragiotto et al) showed that paracetamol is no better than placebo for relieving acute LBP in either the short or long term.
That is - taking paracetamol made no difference to the amount of pain, ability to function, sleep or quality of life for people with acute low back pain, when compared with taking a dummy pill.
The takeaway: Panadol is fine for short term use but the benefits do not outweigh the risks when taken regularly on a long term basis.
Exercise is the recommended treatment for back pain and does not have any adverse effects (and lots of benefits).
The long term approach for managing pain should always include movement.
For more information and before changing any medications always talk to your doctor.
It's all too common to be taking Panadol (paracetamol) on a regular basis for pain, but is it actually worth it?
Studies show Panadol use is associated with increased mortality, cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke etc), gastrointestinal issues (ulcers), and kidney damage (Roberts et al. 2014).
A large randomised trial in chronic pain showed that patients taking paracetamol were 4 times more likely to have abnormal results on liver function tests than those taking placebo (Machado et al.2015).
But does it help with pain?
A 2016 study (Saragiotto et al) showed that paracetamol is no better than placebo for relieving acute LBP in either the short or long term.
That is - taking paracetamol made no difference to the amount of pain, ability to function, sleep or quality of life for people with acute low back pain, when compared with taking a dummy pill.
The takeaway: Panadol is fine for short term use but the benefits do not outweigh the risks when taken regularly on a long term basis.
Exercise is the recommended treatment for back pain and does not have any adverse effects (and lots of benefits).
The long term approach for managing pain should always include movement.
For more information and before changing any medications always talk to your doctor.
