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My sister is 88yrs old says she has started to take 2 paracetamol at night as they help her to sleep, could this be harmful to her? she is in good health and as bright as a button mentally.
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Paracetamol is a pain killer and will only help aid sleep if she is suffering from aches and pains.
I can't see 2 a day doing her any harm perhaps though could she build up a tolerance to such a low dose so when she needs it she would have to take more.
Paracetamol will not help you sleep in any way other than a placebo effect.
Paracetamol is a pain killer and will only help aid sleep if she is suffering from aches and pains.
I can't see 2 a day doing her any harm perhaps though could she build up a tolerance to such a low dose so when she needs it she would have to take more.
Paracetamol will not help you sleep in any way other than a placebo effect.