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Shocking effects of regular intake of painkillers

We try to suppress pain in the wrong way through haste use of over the counter medication rather than seeing a specialist to prescribe the right option for pain relief. Although when taken properly for pain, these drugs are very safe that is why they are sold over-the-counter in the first place. But did you know the harm painkillers cause in eventuality through their regular intake?

Painkillers usually subdue pain for the moment but in many instances the problem is not solved at all. The risk usually is accelerated once you take a dose wanting it to recuperate pain instantly and when that is not the case, you take an additional dose.

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