Columbus Regional Healthcare System- December Live Smart - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports

During cold and flu season, it's common for people to self-medicate. It can be easy to run by the drug store to pick up some cough syrup or nasal decongestant to lessen your symptoms. It's important to take time to talk to the pharmacist about the over-the-counter medications you are buying so that they don't negatively interact with any prescription medications you may already be taking. Columbus Regional Pharmacist Meagan Hester explains some of the biggest risks in this month's Live Smart.