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Describe the three major uses for aspirin and aspirin-like products, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
 
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There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms from caffeine.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Aspirin is used as an analgesic (pain relief), an antipyretic (fever reducer), and an anti-inflammatory (arthritis treatment). Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic. Ibuprofen is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory.

Answer to Question 2

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