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What are the alternatives to paracetamol?
Given the potential risks highlighted for regular users, the story implicitly encourages considering alternatives or careful management of paracetamol use. For long-term pain, doctors might suggest other pain relief methods, lifestyle changes, or different medications, always weighing the benefits against potential side effects to ensure patient safety.
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