ARE there any long term effect of taking paracetamols, obviously when u need them??

Question

for like head aches back pains, for both males and females???

about a 1-2 tablets if and when necessary and for women when on periods??

Answer 1

Yes there is but not short term it takes a while but it affects the liver also never take on an empty stomach or with alcohol as it strips the stomach of its lining

Answer 2

the drug reacts with the body and mind of the person . overtime a person needs more of this drug to have the same effect. that part one. the drug addiction is both physical and mental as a result the withdrawal from the drug becomes more difficult with each increase in dose and increase in length of usage. the drug affects the thinking of a person a person who has taken this drug is intoxicated and as such can be a danger to himself or others. this type of intoxication is different from that of beer or other liquor's since there is no smell and a person could be a the point of being a real hazzard to others say while driving yet the person may seem fine to the untrained eye. the drug changes the appitight of a person so a person may not eat really anything near to what is needed to be healthy. this drug reacts with others such as alcohol in a very powerfull way . the drug reduces the persons ability to feel pain and so if misused a person could go without complaining of a new or increase in pain and delay treatment. the drug must be processed by the body and as such enters the liver the drug causes harm to the liver over time and liver failure leads to death. the stomach is also taking a beating with this drug so ulcers come along and again without the pain the person just does not know or care about the pain so leaves that . the drug even when used as it is intended can make a person have very confussing thoughts . the person will have trouble keeping dream and imagination from the awake world. this can lead to terrible thoughts fearfull thoughts and or dangerous thoughts . most often at first the thoughts are not of fearfull things but instead are rather pleasent and one remembers them and wishes to feel that same way and remember in such a vivid way . the rest of the problems with the drug when misused are the pretty much the same as any drug addiction. one more thing is that a single dose or a combinded dose of this drug can be fatal and this is not rare .

Answer 3

Hi all depends how many you are taking and how often.May be if you take these for yrs then yes maybe they will like any tablets.Also the effect off the tablets will wear off too and your body will get used to them and wont do the job there supposed to.Just be careful.

Answer 4

If taken occasionaly it should generally not cause any problems. However taking it over long poeriods of time can cause kidney damage and hence you need to be aware and careful about it. But otherwise if taken say like once or twice a month for headache, it shouldnt cause any problems...

Answer 5

of course, especially when ur taking them at high doses...usually there are just certain times or periods to take it and it is according to doctor's order....or course, simple headace and fever can be taken for granted, but pretty much taking of that can cause kidney problems..u cud luk at the info more if u have pharma or drug guide handbook to see the side effects and nursing consideration while taking medicines.hope this helps.

Answer 6

along with other medication i have to take 8 paracetamols per day, and i have to have regular blood tests, every 3 months, to test both kidneys and liver. i have been taken them for a year and i am ok, so as long as you don't take them in large amounts in one go you should be ok

Answer 7

Depends at what doseage and for how long - I know they can affect your kidneys in high doses - I imagine the same would apply for long term use. I wouls have a chat with your GP.

Answer 8

There is the other side of the coin too. The more you take the less they will become effective as your body will build up a high concentration of the chemicals in it.

Answer 9

I don't think there are, paracetomol is recomended during pregnancy, as i use to take when i was pregnant, but it has to be taking in moderation, too much of it can also harm kidney's in long run...

But otherwise its ok to take it

Answer 10

of course you must have read the side effects mentioned in the brochure they gave you if not i would suggest you read them carefully before your liver and kidneys give out