A word on...over-the-counter (that's OTC) stimulants!
ALERT!
Drug stores, grocery stores, and health food stores are full of medicines you can buy without a prescription.
But remember...just because a drug is available OTC, does not mean it's safe to take whenever you want.
So what should you do before taking an OTC drug?
1st: Get expert advice from your pharmacist, doctor, or parent.
2nd: Read the label before buying, check out the small print inside, and then follow all of the directions precisely.
3rd: Learn about the effects of the OTC drug you are taking.
4th: NEVER combine OTC drugs with alcohol, prescription medicines, supplements, or other over-the-counter drugs without checking with a doctor or pharmacist first.
What are some common OTC stimulants?
Caffeine
Ephedrine (uh-FED-rin)
Pseudoephedrine (sue-dough-uh-FED-rin)