3.Other Pain Relievers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) can help with pain and swelling. But they also can thin your blood. If you take prescription blood thinners, they can cause serious bleeding. If you take them too often, NSAIDs may make you more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. They also can be bad for your kidneys, especially if you already have kidney problems.
4.Leftover Prescription Medicine
If your doctor gives you medication for a specific condition, use it as directed, then get rid of it. The best way to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medicines is through a drug take back program, often found as a collection site at a pharmacy or through a drug take back event. If this is not possible, the FDA has a list of medicines that can be flushed, or you can also crush it and mix it with something no one would want to eat, like coffee grounds or kitty litter, and put it in a sealed plastic bag and throw it in the trash.
