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Aspirin Sold as a Wonder Drug for All That Ails, But Falls Far Short

You've likely seen the articles currently ballyhooing the idea that aspirin, along with other NSAIDs, cuts the risk of breast cancer. It sounds so good. The UK's Independent reported that the breast cancer risk is cut by 20%. The New York Times claimed a 26% lower risk. But, is it true? The answer is probably no, and there certainly is nothing in the study that gives any legitimate credence to the idea.

Are You Caught in the Drug Trap? Find Out How to be Set Free From a Drug-Controlled Life

Do you keep Tylenol in your desk drawer at work or Advil in your glove compartment? Is your bathroom closet full of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold remedies and various prescription medications? Do you take a pill at the first sign of a headache, allergies or a bloated stomach? If this sounds familiar to you, and I’m sure it does for many Americans, then you are caught in the drug trap that is so pervasive in this country.

Seven Common Misconceptions About Tylenol and Other OTC Drugs

Each year Americans buy about 5 billion over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the hopes of treating routine medical problems. Many believe OTC drugs do not pose the same risks as prescription drugs and are completely safe to use, as they are so readily available. Unfortunately, the ease with which OTC drugs can be obtained presents a false sense of security. As with all drugs, OTC drugs are simply covering up symptoms and are not addressing the underlying cause of the symptoms. Further, even though they’re available without a prescription, they are still drugs, and many contain powerful ingredients.

How to Cure Your Heartburn Now That Prilosec Will Go Over the Counter (OTC)

In some ways it is wonderful to see these drugs go OTC because that will lower the price for people who might need this drug. I can assure you, however, that the number of people who actually need this drug is less than 1 in 100 of those taking it. In other words, people are being prescribed drugs for heartburn when it is one of the easiest medical problems to treat. Most people ignore heartburn as an important clue from their body and rely on a drug to further suppress the symptoms.

Danger: Regular Aspirin or Tylenol Can Hurt Your Kidneys as Evidenced By Professional Athletes

Medical experts say that use of the medication does not cause the kidney disease, which is called focal segmental sclerosis. But many doctors say that prolonged use at excessive levels of anti-inflammatory drugs, from over-the-counter medicine like ibuprofen and aspirin to prescription drugs like Vioxx and Indocin, may lead to other kinds of kidney problems.

Dissatisfaction with Heartburn Drugs Common

Many patients currently taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), the newest and most expensive drugs for the treatment of heartburn and related symptoms, are dissatisfied with the results, a new study reports.
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