Mark Benson, MD, PhD
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Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines can affect your heart
Some common over-the-counter medications typically taken for colds and the flu may increase the risk of a cardiovascular event. This increased risk is more likely to occur in people with existing heart disease, and in people who take the medications for an extended period of time.