Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are an easy way to self-medicate when you need fast relief from some of life’s most common health obstacles, helping you avoid a costly trip to your doctor’s office. But taking shortcuts in the OTC aisle can be a hazard to your health.
It is probably easy to think of a time when you needed a quick solution for a headache or back pain and turned to the OTC aisle for help. However, taking medicine isn’t as carefree or simple as you think. It...