Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Even when taken at indicated dosages, there are serious risks when older adults take this medication ... adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Though most sleep aids and certain allergy med labels indicate that they're not ... must be harmless because they are sold over the counter, but if you use them too often or for too long, they ...

So when you're not feeling well, double-check your labels before assuming ... and dosing times for each medication. 10. Think beyond pills. Because over-the-counter pain relievers are so ...

For a lot of Americans, the answer is over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol or Advil. But let's be honest, we're not always good at following the label. One 2018 study found that nearly 1 in 5 ...

So when you’re not feeling well, double-check your labels before assuming ... and dosing times for each medication. 10. Think beyond pills. Because over-the-counter pain relievers are so readily ...