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What are you treating?

if withdrawals from drugs best to stick it out, some OTC drugs will help. opiates = immodiom, just for constipation though.

if treating from an infection, illness, etc. i wouldn't recommend OTC.

consult a physician!

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Yeah, over the counter drugs are generally safe for you as long as you take the recommended dosage on the botte and make sure they haven't expired.

Some exceptions to this are: If your pregnant, nursing or taking some other form of drug that can affect the reaction of the otc when mixed together.

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