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Please recommend the best over-the-counter pain killer!?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

OTC painkillers: The best over-the-counter painkillers for toothache are NSAIDs or Tylenol (acetaminophen). It can be very dangerous to take too much even over the counter medication.

Answered 8/15/2014

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