Some patients experience tingling in the scalp or twitching of facial muscles. Others experience a headache, which can be relieved by any over-the-counter pain-relief medication.

有的患者可能会感到头皮有刺痛感或者面部痉挛，有的患者可能会有头痛，但这些都可以通过外服止痛药便可以得到缓解。

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Now, researchers at the University of Bombay, New Mumbai, India, have surveyed users of over-the-counter (OTC) medication to find out just how much the color of a tablet influences patient choice.

印度孟买大学的研究人员针对非处方药(otc)用户进行研究，试图发现药片颜色对患者的选择究竟有多大的影响。

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Check with your doctor before taking any medication while you are pregnant, including over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies and supplements, and vitamins.

怀孕期间服用任何药物前，包括非处方药，中药，补品和维他命前，都必须和医生确认。

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America is very much of a pill oriented society with the use of over-the-counter medication on the rise.

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