Acetaminophen

Study Says Acetaminophen ‘Not Clinically Effective’ for Osteoarthritis Pain

A new study reveals that some popular over-the-counter pain relievers may not be an effective solution for those battling with osteoarthritis. A study published in The Lancet found that paracetamol, known as acetaminophen, or Tylenol in the United States, is not effective at reducing pain or improving movement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.

Researchers: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Will Not Help with the Flu

If you’re one of the unfortunate people to be sidelined by the flu this year, you’re better off reaching for one of many natural treatments. Researchers in New Zealand have warned that acetaminophen, or Tylenol (called paracetamol in the U.K. and abroad), isn’t very good as soothing flu symptoms.
Acetaminophen is an ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications, but a new study found shows that it neither reduces fever nor decreases pain in flu sufferers.

Study: This Pain Reliever Doesn’t Work for Lower Back Pain, Osteoarthritis

The pain-relieving ingredient Acetaminophen, also known a Tylenol and Paracetamol, is one of the most popular pain relievers used today. In present day, it and other drugs like it have become relied on for numerous types of mundane pain or chronic pain relief from degenerative diseases.
However, research suggests that this pain-reliever doesn’t always work – with a recent study showcasing its inability to treat lower back pain as well as osteoarthritis in the knee and hip.

Tylenol Ingredient Found to Suppress Emotions, Dull Feelings

The pharmaceutical companies are experts at identifying multiple uses for any given medication, also known as off-label prescriptions. The more applications that a pharmaceutical drug has, the greater the return on the corporation’s investment, and the happier the shareholders. A recently headlined example may revolve around acetaminophen (Tylenol) and how it could be used to dull emotions.

Drug-Induced Dementia isn’t Alzheimer’s

By Dr. Gary G. Kohls | Global Research | February 26, 2015 “More than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of dementia.” and “Alzheimer’s (can only be) distinguished from other dementias at autopsy.” – from a Harvard University Health Publication entitled What’s Causing Your Memory Loss? It Isn’t Necessarily Alzheimer’s “Medications have now emerged as a major cause […]