Can one take painkillers on a daily basis?

Definitely no. Painkillers which we doctors call analgesics are having their own sideeffects . Generally it is alright to take painkiller like paracetamol for 2 or 3 days in proper doses without doctor's consultation but not beyond this period. read more

Definitely no. Painkillers which we doctors call analgesics are having their own sideeffects . Generally it is alright to take painkiller like paracetamol for 2 or 3 days in proper doses without doctor’s consultation but not beyond this period. read more

To put this amount in perspective: For decades the safe daily limit of acetaminophen was set at 4000mg/day. The FDA is now considering reducing this number but has not yet proposed a new limit, so in the meantime many doctors have adopted 3000mg/day as a reasonable safer alternative. read more

Taking painkillers such as aspirin on a daily basis may help with preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), colo-rectal cancer, and other health concerns. This is according to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of volunteer experts. They provide recommendations regarding preventive medicine. read more