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Watch Out for Dangerous Combinations of Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine and Prescription Drugs — Two Pharmacoepidemiology Experts Explain The Risks
By Macarius Mwinisungee Donneyong and Ximena Oyarzún-González Your Health

Watch Out for Dangerous Combinations of Over-The-Counter Cold Medicine and Prescription Drugs — Two Pharmacoepidemiology Experts Explain The Risks

When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their symptoms. These include decongestants, painkillers, cough or allergy medicines and combinations thereof. Nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. use over-the-counter medications as a first-line response for treating cold and flu symptoms. Although these medications are […]

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