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over the last 2-3 months ive been taking like 1 paracetamol (sometims half) of one due to i keep having headaches sometimes (this is not the main problem btw). I was wondering is it okay just doing this just for a few more weeks? Im pretty scared because i just felt dizzy and drowsy when i just tok half of one.
Well, you should be fine if your only taking that much. Are you taking it at intervals at like 4-6 hours I think it is, and are you eating it with food?
If your headache keeps coming, then it may be best to get an appointment just to make sure.
Paracetamol is a pretty safe drug to take to assist against ailments. But what you must remember is that "painkillers" don't have any affect against your problems or healing them, all they do is block pain receptors in your brain against what is known as "pain".
You'd be best to speak to a doctor because after two weeks of problems your doctor should be notified if your problems persist because they haven't cleared up.
But yea, paracetamol is okay to continually use along as you don't develop a need for the drug.
Half a one? :S
I take 2 as half never works! :P
As long as you follow the guidelines on them with how many hours there should be between each one, I should think you'll be fine. But if you've been suffering from headaches then I would advise you to visit your doctor to get it checked out, just in case.
just don't take 36 as that certinaly woudn't be spiffing
Prolonged use of any drug is not advisable without medical attention. You would be better off seeing the doctor. What is the worst that could happen? You get told to continue taking paracetamol. What is the best that could happen? The source of the headaches gets identified.