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Whats the difference between aspirin and paracetamol? if it is the same then why does my body react better with the former?
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Not the same: They are not the same. They are two completely different drugs with different metabolic pathway and side effects.
Answered 7/12/2016
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Different meds: Paracetamol is Acetaminophen also know as tylenol (acetaminophen). Different classes of medications that work differently.
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