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why do I seem to sweat MORE after taking paracetamol for a cold?

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coldtits · 03/12/2007 22:10

I have a temperature, I dn't know what because I don't have a thermometer, but I feel all dry and shivery - until I take paracetamol, which makes me all sweaty! Why? I would expect, as my temperature comes down, the opposite!

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bran · 03/12/2007 22:13

Paracetamol does make you sweat, I think it's the sweating that makes your temperature drop. TBH it's not the best thing for a temperature, I find ibuprofen works better.

madamy · 03/12/2007 22:14

Your body sweats in order to bring your temp down - think hot countries, exercise etc. So as paracetamol lowers your body temp, you will sweat! Make sure you drink lots of fluids!

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coldtits · 03/12/2007 22:17

is that why you are told to drink fluids?

I have NO APPETITE!!!!!

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coldtits · 03/12/2007 22:18

(I am usually one of those people who gets told off by doctors for turning a 24 hour sick bug into near-dysentry by refusing to stop eating)

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