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    Frequently Asked Questions About Drug-Drug Interactions Involving Over-the-Counter Medications
    This online fact sheet presents answers to commonly asked questions regarding drug interactions involving nonprescription medications. The fact sheet addresses the most common symptoms of a drug-dr... Details >
    American Pharmaceutical Association
    Just Ask!: About Proper Medicine Use
    The patient education information contained in this booklet applies generally to both over-the-counter and prescription medicines.... Details >
    U.S. Pharmacopeia
    Medicines: Use Them Safely
    Also available in: Spanish
    Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time. Taki... Details >
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
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