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What Causes Severe Headaches?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Question: I have a really bad headache. I've taken 2 xtra strength Tylenol 3 hrs ago & 1 Aleve 1 hr ago. Can I take some ibuprofen? 800 mgs?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, take Ibuprofen 800mg!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

With persistent headaches, adding Ibuprofen to Tylenol is a good option. I recommend you take it. Please, sleep, rest, stay away from noisy environments and also do some minor exercises. Bright light may worsen the symptoms. Try and keep away.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and let us know how well you are doing. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Severe Headaches?

Brief Answer: Yes, take Ibuprofen 800mg! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. With persistent headaches, adding Ibuprofen to Tylenol is a good option. I recommend you take it. Please, sleep, rest, stay away from noisy environments and also do some minor exercises. Bright light may worsen the symptoms. Try and keep away. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and let us know how well you are doing. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.