Advil, Aleve and Tylenol are all popular pain ... Dosage. Always read packaging instructions to confirm the right dosage. The dosage may depend on whether the product is used for an adult or child.

A: For people who use Aleve according to the directions on the bottle, increasingly experts are saying today that this (FDA warning) doesn't mean much at all. In fact, there may be no danger.

Cold and flu season is still here. If you're taking Tylenol to ease the pain, keep in mind you can take 2 pills every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve his discomfort when needed.

Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin (Bayer or Ecotrin) are common pain relievers that belong to a class of medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

A study finds that naproxen, a popular painkiller sold by prescription and also over the counter as Aleve, can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports.