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Is it possible for longterm use of paracetamol/acetaminophen to cause weight gain?
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Paracetamol.: Paracetamol/acetaminophen does not cause weight gain withl ong term use. Make sure you do not use excessive each time. More than 4 grams a day will damage the liver irreversibly. Low dose is generally the safest analgesic.
Answered 7/11/2015
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