How Safe Are Common Analgesics for the Treatment of Acute Pain for Children? A Systematic Review

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Risk (incidence rate) of headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and other minor central nervous system symptoms by medication. Other minor central nervous system (CNS) symptoms included being lightheaded, agitation, twitchiness, and unspecific CNS symptoms. Results are presented in lowest to highest risk order with placebo at the end (where data were available).