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I heard that tylenol (acetaminophen) can actually help anxiety, is this true?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tylenol (acetaminophen) for anxiety: I read about a study from British Columbia pointing out some success in treating social anxiety, but the dose needed can harm the liver if taken on regular basis.

Answered 4/24/2015

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