American medics say there needs to be increased awareness of the risks of using this type of medication given how easy they ...

Lewis Drug: Over-the-counter pain relief optionsby: Mitchell Olson, Ashley Thompson Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 03:05 PM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 02:50 PM CDT ...

To some degree, that’s true. But it’s important to know that over-the-counter (OTC) medication is still medication; it's still going to have side effects and interactions.

Too often as patients age, doctors pile on prescriptions. The practice, known as polypharmacy, can be dangerous at any age but is particularly hazardous for elderly people, from raising the risk of ...

Traveling can be stressful, and sometimes, a familiar over-the-counter medication is just what you need to stay comfortable ...

Too often as patients age, doctors pile on prescriptions. The practice, known as polypharmacy, can be dangerous at any age but is particularly hazardous for elderly people, from raising the risk ...

Pain specialists discuss how different painkillers work in the body, which to choose for specific symptoms, and safety considerations for over-the-counter options.

Introduction There are over 100,000 over-the-counter (OTC) medications on the market. [1] Governments view OTC medications as an effective way to shift a greater share of health care costs to the ...

Abraham Clugston's death in April 2022 happened months before state law changed to force emergency medical service officials to not counsel patients.

Educating the Older Adult in Over-the-Counter Medication Use Judith Glaser, DO; Lydia Rolita, MD Disclosures Geriatrics and Aging. 2009;12 (2):103-109. 0 ...