Acetaminophen, the primary ingredient in Tylenol, is the most widely used pain medication in the United States. No drug is without its side-effects, however. In addition to reducing physical pain, a study found acetaminophen can also reduce a person’s ability to empathize with other people.

Researchers at the Ohio State University discovered when people took acetaminophen and learned about the trials and tribulations of other people, they believed these individuals experienced less torment in comparison to how people who did not take a painkiller felt. The team published their findings in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

Source – http://newstarget.com/2016-05-13-the-popular-painkiller-reduces-empathy-study-finds.html