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Over-the-counter Drugs Can Cause Dangerous Adverse ReactionsConsumers may assume over-the-counter (OTC) medications are safer than prescription medicines. However, there are many dangerous adverse reactions of OTC drugs.- A Guide to Recalled Over the Counter MedicationsA guide to recalled over the counter medications, and helpful information for consumers who use them.
- Pregnancy and Over-The-Counter MedicationsPregnant women have a whole list of things they worry about taking over-the-counter medications and the effect on the unborn baby or the pregnancy should not be one of them.
- Treating Colds at HomeOnce fall begins to set in, the change in temperatures starts to set off several colds. Many people find going to the doctor with the common cold a nuisance
- Four Reasons for Parents to Choose Homeopathic MedicationsHomeopathy is not only safe, but effective as well. Homeopathic has many benefits and advantages when compared to traditional over-the-counter medications. Here are some reasons parents should choose homeopathic medication.
- What to Know About Over the Counter MedicationsIf you want to know more about over the counter drugs and if they might be harmful when taken with other drugs, it is wise to find out by reading this article.
- Are Doctors Over Medicating Patients?The knee jerk response of most doctors seems to be a prescription medication. This article challenges whether or not that should be the first option.
- What Will the Next Ten Years Hold for Medicine?What will be new procedures, treatments in a near future?
- Information to Help You Understand Common Cold MedicationsWhen you have a cold, do you sometimes stand in the aisle of your drugstore at a lost at what to buy?
- Flex Spending Changes Harmful to Working FamiliesThe fact I can't use my flex plan to buy over the counter drugs will do more harm than good.
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious skin condition caused by a body-wide allergic reaction to some prescription and over-the-counter medications. Read on to find out the symptoms and what you can do.- Sanofi-Aventis Buys Chattem Inc.The Sanofi Chattem (CHTT) acquisition was announced today. For most it will probably remain business as usual.
Ear Ache RemediesIf you have ever suffered from an earache, you know the pain can be excruciating.Before spending a large amount of money on prescriptions, there are a few home remedies and over-the counter medications you should try.- Maybe Baby Bear was Right!If you could make a daily 15-minute trip to your neighborhood market by foot or make a weekly 2-hour trek to the supermarket by car on the weekend - and the costs were the same, which would you rather do?
- Over the Counter Medications Deserve RespectRecently the FDA has been evaluating the safety of OTC medications. Liver toxicity is associated with improper use of Acetaminophen.
- Over the Counter MedicineIf you are like me, when it is late in the evening, you are too sick to read the labels on all those products
- How to Use the Drug Facts Chart on Over-the-Counter MedicationsOver-the-counter medications are often misused but accidental overdose or potentially dangerous drug interactions can be avoided by knowing how to read the Drug Facts on all medications.
