Medicine cabinet dos and don'ts
The best drugstore products to buy—and what to skip—to save money and keep your family safe
There are 39 types of Tylenol, 18 versions of Alka-Seltzer, six of Excedrin, and 18 of Sudafed. With so many options at the
drugstore, how can you make the best choices? We listed our top picks of everything you need for a well-stocked medicine cabinet.
Also, see our "Drug Don'ts." It turns out that over-the-counter medications can be just as risky as prescription drugs.
In fact, more than 700 medications available OTC today contain ingredients and come in dosages that were available only by prescription less than 30 years ago. These drugs can be effective and save time and money, but they come with risks!
This article first appeared in the October/November 2008 issue of ShopSmart.
In fact, more than 700 medications available OTC today contain ingredients and come in dosages that were available only by prescription less than 30 years ago. These drugs can be effective and save time and money, but they come with risks!
This article first appeared in the October/November 2008 issue of ShopSmart.
