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.

Every NSAID has a different max dose, so pay attention to your labels. 5. If you’re not sure which painkiller to use or how much to take, talk to a pharmacist, says Blamoh Twegbe, pharmacy ...