Over the Counter Pills that Don't WorkReports on the ineffectiveness of many drugs, with ratings of different brand-name products and suggestions for simple and inexpensive substitutes. |
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PAIN FEVER AND INFLAMMATION | 9 |
HOW TO TREAT SIMPLE PAIN FEVER OR INFLAMMATION | 17 |
ACETAMINOPHENCONTAINING PRODUCTS | 27 |
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