What you need to know about over-the-counter painkillers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help you get through the occasional pains and strains of life, but you need to use them with caution. "NSAIDs are easy to get and take, which can make men become too dependent on them," says Dr. Howard LeWine, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. "The best and safest approach is to always use the lowest possible dose and for the shortest duration needed to relieve your pain."
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