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Question: Hi Doctor
I am suffering from frequent headache. Not sure though but frequency is about once in 2 weeks.
Last summers were very bad & went to doctor, he suggested migraine. Took medication for around 2 weeks & then left..
I have identified that bright light is one of the triggers & have started taking precuations since then.
I take disprin, please suggest is it ok to take 3~ 4 disprins in a month, also please suggest an alternative to disprin.
regards XXXXXXX
I am suffering from frequent headache. Not sure though but frequency is about once in 2 weeks.
Last summers were very bad & went to doctor, he suggested migraine. Took medication for around 2 weeks & then left..
I have identified that bright light is one of the triggers & have started taking precuations since then.
I take disprin, please suggest is it ok to take 3~ 4 disprins in a month, also please suggest an alternative to disprin.
regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You seem to have migraine. It is okay to have 3-4 disprins a month.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
As you mentioned bright light as a triggering factor , most probably the headache you are experiencing is due to migraine.
There are many medications for an acute attack of migraine like Acetaminophen , Aspirin , triptans, ibuprofen and others.
Aspirin can be taken maximum 8 tablets a day.
Please do not discontinue medications without the doctor's advise.
There are drugs for prophylactic prevention of migraine like propranolol . They prevent you from getting an attack.
I would suggest you to consult your physician. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically and guide on the further management.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Regards.
You seem to have migraine. It is okay to have 3-4 disprins a month.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
As you mentioned bright light as a triggering factor , most probably the headache you are experiencing is due to migraine.
There are many medications for an acute attack of migraine like Acetaminophen , Aspirin , triptans, ibuprofen and others.
Aspirin can be taken maximum 8 tablets a day.
Please do not discontinue medications without the doctor's advise.
There are drugs for prophylactic prevention of migraine like propranolol . They prevent you from getting an attack.
I would suggest you to consult your physician. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically and guide on the further management.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Regards.
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