The FDA recently determined that the country's leading decongestant is ineffective. Experts warn ineffectiveness isn't limited to that drug and expect more reviews of over-the-counter medicine. In ...

GI side effects from GLP-1s may cause patients to drop the medications or turn to OTC remedies. Gastroenterologists don’t rule them out but also cite lack of evidence.

Over-the-counter painkillers, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a study published in European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine "are not intended for long-term use." - John ...

Lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for reauthorizing an FDA program that helps streamline the process for bringing nonprescription drugs to market during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, ...

The American Medical Association has taken a strong stance against the FDA’s recently announced proposal to make prescription drugs available over the counter, according to a USA Today report. The FDA ...

Understanding what “OTC” means can help you make smarter choices about your health.

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others. Back pain is a common condition with many possible causes. People ...

Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have ...