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8 common over-the-counter medications doctors are now cautioning against

You walk into any drugstore today, and the shelves are packed with medications you can grab without a prescription. Seems ...
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Users of non-habit forming OTC sleep aids can develop a dependency

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If you're struggling with insomnia, you might want to think twice before you reach for over-the-counter sleep aids. Many of the drugs are labeled "non-habit forming" but there are ...
Scientific American

What if most medications were sold over-the-counter?

The FDA is reportedly considering broadening the types of drugs that can be sold without a prescription, a move some pharmacy experts say could raise safety risks ...

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.
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This common over-the-counter drug could be linked to dementia

A commonly-used over-the-counter medication that can provide allergy and cold relief or serve as sleep aids may increase a person’s risk of dementia. Antihistamines work to block the chemical ...
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7 common over-the-counter medications doctors are now warning families about

We trust over-the-counter medications. They're easy to grab, don't need a prescription, and we've been using them for years.
Sioux City Journal

Doctor: Sleeping pills shouldn't be problem sleepers' first choice

SIOUX CITY | When counting sheep, reading a boring book or downing a glass of warm milk doesn't cure your insomnia, you might be tempted to reach for a bottle of prescription or over-the-counter ...