Really insightful — it’s surprising how something as common as paracetamol can pose hidden risks with long-term use. This highlights why even OTC medications should be used with medical guidance, especially in older adults with comorbidities. Regular medication reviews can make a huge difference in preventing such complications.
Popping up paracetamol for slight headache is a common thing that most of us do. While we are forgetting its long-term side effects……
Very informative
That’s enlightening!
Because it’s so widely accessible, paracetamol seems so safe, but this demonstrates how even common medications can be dangerous if taken for an extended period of time, particularly by older adults.
Self-medication can cause silent harm to the kidneys, heart, and gut over time, so it’s important to have regular monitoring and medical advice. “Safe” does not always equate to “risk-free.”
It serves as a reminder to handle over-the-counter medications with the same prudence as prescription ones.
Agreed; far too many times people assume that because paracetamol is an easily available and widely used drug, it has not many side effects, which is not true.
Very informative. We should all try to use paracetamol more sparingly.
It’s a reminder that “safe” doesn’t always mean “risk-free.” Regular checkups and dosage awareness are key