Painkillers, paracetamol - Side effects 

Side effects from paracetamol are rare but can include:

• a rash
• blood disorders, such as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and leukopenia (low number of white blood cells)
• hypotension (low blood pressure) when given in hospital by infusion (a continuous drip of medicine into a vein in your arm) 
• liver and kidney damage, when taken at higher-than-recommended doses

Driving ability

Paracetamol, taken at recommended doses, is not known to cause any adverse effects that might interfere with your ability to drive safely.