Uhh. This is a statement that should not be a top comment without context.
For those not in the know, desensitization (tachyphylaxis) not the same as tolerance, and is not something you really have with acetaminophen or NSAIDs like IBU.
Desensitization is typically purposeful, it is using small, slow amounts of a drug at first to reduce hypersensitivity. Think about it like exposing yourself to tiny fractions of peanuts to build up tolerance to a peanut allergy.
As for tolerance, you’re unlikely to feel diminishing effects of acetaminophen or NSAIDs before you run into side effects (especially with NSAIDs) related to your gut/stomach/liver/kidneys. These side effects are what you should be concerned about, but having a headache once in a while is highly unlikely to trigger them.
Please don’t stop taking something that helps without consulting a physician.
Yeah the little scientist sadly sometimes just focuses on immediate benefits and doesnt think about long term effects. Its not really his fault people abuse painkillers though.
Pain medication desensitization is a thing. Start popping IBU for every minor ache and youll be in trouble when you actually need it.
Uhh. This is a statement that should not be a top comment without context.
For those not in the know, desensitization (tachyphylaxis) not the same as tolerance, and is not something you really have with acetaminophen or NSAIDs like IBU.
Desensitization is typically purposeful, it is using small, slow amounts of a drug at first to reduce hypersensitivity. Think about it like exposing yourself to tiny fractions of peanuts to build up tolerance to a peanut allergy.
As for tolerance, you’re unlikely to feel diminishing effects of acetaminophen or NSAIDs before you run into side effects (especially with NSAIDs) related to your gut/stomach/liver/kidneys. These side effects are what you should be concerned about, but having a headache once in a while is highly unlikely to trigger them.
Please don’t stop taking something that helps without consulting a physician.
Yeah the little scientist sadly sometimes just focuses on immediate benefits and doesnt think about long term effects. Its not really his fault people abuse painkillers though.