I agree. I discussed taking intermittent 200mg ibuprofen with my primary care doctor before starting. I think the key is taking the NSAID "P.R.N." or 'as needed' which for me is one tablet every two to four days. When certain chronic issues flare up like lower back pain (I have lumbar spondylolisthesis and foraminal stenosis), I might take it once a day for a week. Aside from reducing pain, I have found that OTC pain relievers are a better sleeping aid than drugs like diphenhydramine which can have cognitive side effects.