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Seven Medications With Second Careers

Cosmetic and medicinal treatments overlap

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 10, 2009 7:19 PM CST

(Newser) – Medications are commonly advertised for a single use, but they often gain popularity for others. Here are a few examples from ABC:

Viagra: Famous for its ability to increase blood flow to a specific part of the body, Viagra also has been used to increase

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