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Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs – two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risks

  • Written by Macarius Mwinisungee Donneyong, Assistant Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology, The Ohio State University
Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs – two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risksOver-the-counter medications, even though they sell by the millions, are not risk-free.dragana991/iStock via Getty Images Plus

When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their symptoms. These include decongestants, painkillers, cough or allergy medicines and...

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