No Evidence Mixing Paracetemol in Soda Drinks Cures Anxiety
The Claim
Dissolving Paracetamol in a soda drink is a remedy for anxiety and depression.
Emerging story
Social media users have shared a claim that consuming Paracetamol painkiller dissolved in a soda drink works as a remedy for anxiety and depression. The claim has been circulating widely on Tiktok.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar did not find any evidence to support the claim on Google Scholar academic database. Furthermore, there are no credible studies that indicate that consuming paracetamol dissolved in soda remedies anxiety and depression. According to Medicine.org, you must not drink fizzy drinks if you need to take Paracetamol.
Misbar's investigation found that Paracetamol and soda drinks do not contain ingredients that help with anxiety or depression. The claim circulating is not approved and requires evidence.
