I'm fortunate enough to never had need to take either, except after having my wisdom teeth out I took a few paracetamol with hydrocodone tablets.
I'm not suggesting that taking a few doses here and there is anything to be concerned about.
What worries me is that some people are consuming probably too much over probably too long and having subclinical negative health outcomes as a result.
Well, on the front page at the moment is this: Ibuprofen alters human testicular physiology including testosterone production https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16254760
And this has been doing the rounds as well: Acetaminophen reduces empathy for pain https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14683173
I'm fortunate enough to never had need to take either, except after having my wisdom teeth out I took a few paracetamol with hydrocodone tablets.
I'm not suggesting that taking a few doses here and there is anything to be concerned about.
What worries me is that some people are consuming probably too much over probably too long and having subclinical negative health outcomes as a result.