Pharmaceuticals - Society for Women's Health Research
Internet URL
http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hs_consumerfacts_pharm 
Sponsoring Agency
Society for Women's Health Research
Description
Some drugs, known as non-prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, can be used safely and effectively without the supervision of a doctor. However, one should always talk to a doctor when taking a combination of drugs to rule out possible negative side effects. This fact sheet is an overview to how men and women may react differently to certain drugs.