Side Effects of Acetaminophen

Warning: Side effects may vary in frequency and severity, but are usually not as bad as your liver.

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headaches
• Confusion
• Agitation
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness
• Vomiting (just kidding, that's just what happens when you're not eating enough fiber)

And, of course, the most feared side effect: Liver Damage (just kidding, we all knew that was coming)

Less Common Side Effects:

Because who needs more than 4 side effects?

• Severe Allergic Reactions
• Seizures
• Respiratory Depression (don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds)
• Psychiatric Symptoms (like, um, paranoia, but only if you take too much)

Special Cases:

Warning: Acetaminophen can be toxic in high doses. Don't try to be a hero.

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your doctor. Or, you know, just Google it and pretend you're a doctor.

Switch to Ibuprofen for a more exciting set of side effects

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