The secret's out - paracetamol is next to useless, in the majority of cases
The secret's out - paracetamol is next to useless, in the majority of cases
6 April 2021
An Australian study has found the drug is no more effective than a placebo for most conditions.
Knee and hip osteoarthritis, tension headaches, and perineal pain were the only conditions where it was found to work.
GP with an interest in pain Dr Buzz Burrell says the medical community has known this for years.
He says Paracetamol is overrated and overused, and not without its risks.
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