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The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications

May 18, 202622:18Science & Medicine

Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? In this episode, pharmacists and a doctor cover your drug...

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The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications is an episode from Life Kit: Health by NPR. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how...

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Published May 18, 2026, 22:18 long, audio available.

The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications

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