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drdexebtjltoday at 6:25 PM0 repliesview on HN

It should be replaced with Dipyrone, which is much safer and more effective, but was restricted in the 70s in the US and parts of Europe.

In fact, it’s so effective against pain and fever, it keeps doctors from having to resort to prescribing opioids. Countries that haven’t restricted its use do not have nearly the same problem with opioid abuse.

It makes me wonder if its continued restriction is motivated by profits off the opioid crisis, rather than patient safety.