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Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are those that do not require a prescription which is why many people use them without sufficient consideration for their safe use. In response, the Food & Drug Administration has begun to enforce regulations concerning warning labels and dosage. The FDA may also move to ban some prescription medications containing acetaminophen, a very common ingredient in OTC pain relievers. There are two forms of nonp-rescription pain relievers: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, called NSAIDs, are found in aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and others Acetaminophen is found in Tylenol and many generic pain relievers NSAIDs Risks The biggest risk with NSAIDs is severe and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal bleeding. NSAIDs can trigger an increase in stomach acid and, at the same time, reduce the stomach’s normal protective mucus layer. In some patients, these widely used drugs can also … Read entire article »