That's overstating things (on both counts), but this the study in this story is a bit … disturbing. It appears that taking acetominophen (Tylenol) actually reduces empathy for pain others may be feeling. That's not a good thing.
This popular painkiller also kills kindness
Acetaminophen, the most common drug ingredient in the United States, reduces empathy as well as physical pain.
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Sigh…not that you can be kind when in pain.
+Michelle Norton True. Often the opposite.