How Safe are Over-the-Counter Medications?
Over the Counter Medications
Even the seemingly benign
classes of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
have serious health risks. (NSAIDs
include aspirin, ketoprofen (Orudis) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and
Nuprin).) According to the United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 76,000 people are hospitalized each
year due to adverse reactions to NSAIDs.
And, an estimated 7,600 will die this year alone as a direct result of
NSAIDs. Before you consider one of these
medications, read on to learn how dangerous these medications can be and where
to turn for safer alternatives.
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