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Acetaminophen (tylenol) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Tempra • Panadol • Tylenol

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
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Nausea
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Feeling anxious
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Tremor
Heart palpitations
Pain on urination
Excessive sweating
Painful urination
Low blood pressure
Double vision
Agitation
Loss of appetite
Dysphoria
Euphoria
Blurred vision
Rash
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin
Pain with urination
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Slow or irregular breathing
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations
Apnea
Drug problems
Low blood pressure
Illegal drug abuse

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