A warning has been issued to people who take paracetamol after research highlighted an unexpected side effect. scientists have discovered that the over-the-counter painkiller could be altering your perception of risk.
Scientists at the Ohio State University in the US found people taking the medication were more likely to take risks than those given a placebo. The research team has published its findings from its study in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.
Neuroscientist Baldwin Way, co-author of the study, said: "Acetaminophen seems to make people feel less negative emotion when they consider taking risky activities - they just don't feel as scared. With nearly 25 per cent of the population in the US taking acetaminophen each week, reduced risk perceptions and increased risk-taking could have important effects on society."
