Do you like to take OTC meds for almost everything?

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There are people in India that get medicines from chemists like that for any issue and don;t even check with doctors, I feel they should not do that.


Do you like to take OTC meds for almost everything?

 

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Absolutely, NO.

 

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Yes we need to be careful about it and should consult doctor

 

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It's better be safe than sorry.

 

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Ys but some people still make mistakes

 

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But if the case is minimal people can buy over the counter.

 

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I just take OTC meds such as antihistamine drug like Claritin for my allergy as I sneeze quite often. For minor headaches, I also take Panadol.

 

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The pharmacies here on my place don't sell antibiotics unless there is doctor's prescription. We can only buy over the counter medicine for mild cough and flu.

 

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For over-the-counter medicines, I only acquire paracetamol, but I rarely use it even when I am unwell because I prefer not to rely on other medications.

 

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Though I prefer taking natural herbs but I don't take things like this that often, I tend to make sure I know what's happening.

 

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No, I don't like to take OTC meds for almost everything. I prefer natural remedies or simply resting when I can.

 

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Not for almost all conditions but for conditions like fever, cough, cold, and diarrhea, I get OTC medicines. I don't buy medicines that require prescriptions.

 

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I think OTC is fine with me. It is because it is allowed to have them.