Is Tylenol an Anti-Inflammatory? Uses & Side Effects

Side Effects
- What Are Side Effects of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

A woman holding two Tylenol (acetaminophen) pills in her hand

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an anti-inflammatory. It is a pain reliever (analgesic) used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to headache, backache, muscle aches, minor arthritis pain, the common cold, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and toothache. It is also used to temporarily reduce fever.

Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen, which is a pain reliever (analgesic) used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to headache, backache, muscle aches, minor arthritis pain, the common cold, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and toothache. It is also used to temporarily reduce fever.

Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).

What Are Side Effects of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Side effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol) include:

Dizziness
Rash (may itch)
Hives
Disorientation
Shortness of breath
Cough

Serious side effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol) include:

Skin swelling (angioedema)
Liver toxicity/liver failure
Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Laryngeal edema
Kidney toxicity
Hyperammonemia
Agranulocytosis
Low white blood cell count (leukopenia, neutropenia)
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
Low red and white blood cell count and low platelet count (pancytopenia)

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References

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https://reference.medscape.com/drug/tylenol-acetaminophen-343346

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1622f694-4d63-4c56-8737-fae31f0ecfb7

https://www.megforit.com/paracetamol-acetaminophen-tylenol-whats-the-difference/