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Why Do Some Over-The-Counter Pain Killers Contain Caffeine; Is That Good?

Question: Why Do Some Over-The-Counter Pain Killers Contain Caffeine, And Is That A Good Thing?Answer: Another question that comes up commonly is about the role of caffeine. Caffeine is a constituent of many over-the-counter pain relievers and also some prescription drugs, mostly those that are used for headache or are promoted for the use in headache.Now interestingly, we know from scientific studies that caffeine is in fact a pain reliever. It's not a very strong one, but it is a pain...Full Story
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