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Suggest Remedy For Severe Headache Caused By Anxiety

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Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2015
Question: I am 82 years old and a benefactor of xxxxxx.....recently, I have experienced an onset of
apparently anxiety which leaves me with a severe headache, upper back tightness and feeling really down......about 30 years ago I had something somewhat similar which I treated unsuccessfully with a variety of anti-anxiety medications and finally just quit everything and it finally went away. Is there anything not addicting that I can get some relief from the constant headache and difficulty sleeping?
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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tylenol for headache, benadryl and or melatonin for sleep

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Please note that Tylenol is very effective for headaches. Ibuprofen can also be tried. However I believe Tylenol PM could be used before you go to sleep because it has those sedating properties that will help you sleep. Otherwise I would try Benadryl and all melatonin as these are more natural forms and less addicting drugs for your insomnia. Thank you and good luck and wishing you good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Headache Caused By Anxiety

Brief Answer: Tylenol for headache, benadryl and or melatonin for sleep Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. Please note that Tylenol is very effective for headaches. Ibuprofen can also be tried. However I believe Tylenol PM could be used before you go to sleep because it has those sedating properties that will help you sleep. Otherwise I would try Benadryl and all melatonin as these are more natural forms and less addicting drugs for your insomnia. Thank you and good luck and wishing you good health.