TREATMENT DATABASE

WARNING: Due to the risk of liver damage, Tylenol should never be taken with alcohol.

Tylenol (acetaminophen) inhibits the synthesis of chemical messengers called prostaglandins, which help transmit pain signals and induce fever.

USES IN ME/CFS: In contrast to NSAIDs, which work by inhibiting signals to the nervous system, acetaminophen (Tylenol) acts in the brain, where it blocks the perception of pain. As a consequence, acetaminophen is not of particular benefit in treating joint or muscle pain due to inflammation. Its primary uses are to relieve headache and generalized achiness, and to reduce fevers.

Treatment rating for Tylenol