A 45-year-old member asked:
how long is considered "long term use" of an otc drug?
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Dr. Allan Goldstein answered
Internal Medicine 56 years experience
More than 2 weeks: Most problems treated with otc should resolve quickly.
5204 viewsAnswered Jun 7, 2019
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