Pain and self treatment: When pill-popping becomes dangerous.
A recent article in Fitness magazine touched on a trend that has become more and more common- over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications taken with the misconception they are risk free. OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofin (advil or motrin), naproxen (aleve), and acetaminophen(tylenol) are taken by an estimated 175 million Americans yearly and can cause real damage when taken incorrectly.Overuse of NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can cause bleeding ulcers, may increase blood pressure, and can cause kidney ... Read more »
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