New evidence suggests over-the-counter analgesics may have more psychological effects than first thought.
A few years back, researchers reported a side effect of paracetamol. It appeared to dampen emotional responses in men and women.
A review of the literature at the University of California suggests ibuprofen may do the same thing, but only in women.
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The study found that compared with those who took a placebo, women on ibuprofen report less hurt feelings from emotionally painful experiences.
The opposite was true for men.
“The findings are alarming,” says Assistant Professor Kyle Ratner.
“Consumers assume when they take an over-the-counter pain medication, it helps their physical pain.
What people don’t anticipate are psychological effects.”
Writing in Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the authors noted, analgesics have potential for psychological effects.
However, more research is needed to determine the negative effects.
They recommend policymakers start thinking about public health risks in case studies are confirmed.
You can access the study here.
David L. Edwards is an author, Chinese medicine physician and acupuncturist. He is the author of The Body Fat Formula and The Pocketbook guide to Chinese medicine. David is the director of Barefoot Health and Wellness health programs.
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