Relying too heavily on OTC medications
It’s amazing that you can relieve a headache, fever, or muscle aches with something you can easily buy at your local drug store. But the reality is that these medications can be toxic when used too frequently or in large amounts. ‘Just like anything else we digest, these medications pass through the liver and carry a level of toxicity that can cause long-term damage to the organ,’ explains Dr. Brown.
‘While acetaminophen, for example, is extremely safe when taken in the correct dosage (4000 mg/day), taking too much could cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver function blood tests, to acute liver failure, and even death.’ And since acetaminophen is in many combination pills for pain, headaches, liquid medicine for colds, etc., you may be taking too much without realizing it.
