10 Side Effects of Acetaminophen
6. Neutropenia
Neutropenia is defined as a low count of neutrophils in the bloodstream. Neutrophils are a unique kind of white cell that helps us fight infections, especially the ones that are caused by bacteria. Neutropenia can be caused by many conditions like infections (both bacterial and viral infections), congenital diseases, and many drugs are linked with the appearance of neutropenia.
The chronic use of acetaminophen has been linked with this side effect. It is not a very common side effect and usually, it causes no symptoms, therefore it is oftentimes overlooked or discovered unintendedly.
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