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acetaminophen

Fighting a cold or flu? Beware of overdosing

The risk is great as people take over-the-counter medications designed to treat multiple symptoms.

Aches and pains? Find out which med will work best

Choosing the right drug for what ails you can be a painful process, but a pharmacist offers up his cheat sheet to make it easier.

Common painkillers don’t ease back pain

Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects.

Low back pain, arthritis treatment questioned

Review of 13 trials finds little effect from over-the-counter pain medication.