Here's some more bad new for people who like to pop Tylenol and other products containing the pain killer acetaminophen: it may increase your risk for blood cancers. A new study showed that chronic users of the drug -- those who take it at least 4 times per week -- have as significantly greater risk of contracting hematologic cancers.In fact, according to the research results, people who use lots of acetaminophen on a regular basis have TWICE the risk of those who don't use the drug often. Other common analgesics like aspirin and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, and Nuprin) didn't show the same risk increase.
According to one researcher:
"Long-term use of any over-the-counter drug might have adverse effects. You have to weigh the benefits against the risk of all the drugs."We say: Why even risk it? There's obviously something not good/safe about Tylenol and acetaminophen. We'll be sticking to our baby aspirins for early morning hangovers and other pain-related issues!
Learn some mo': Chronic use of acetaminophen tied to blood cancers: study
No, it was use of acetaminophen 4 days/week for at least 4 years. There is a difference.
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