not how they work: Specific migraine pills such as triptans affect brain chemicals and neurotransmitters. They are not pain meds such as opiates. Will not assist with dental pains.
Answered 11/8/2013
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Not related: Simple otc pain reducers like tylenol (acetaminophen) would alleviate the pain associated with braces. Not migraine meds.
Answered 9/28/2016
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OTC: This is one of those instances when otc pain meds are more effective than a prescription. 1 200mg advil/motrin/ibuprofen 10% more effective than 2 aspirin, 40% more effective than 2 tylenol, (acetaminophen) at controlling dental pain. 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water used as a rinse 3-4x/day potentiates the Ibuprofen 's effectiveness. Migraine meds work differently, not as good as the otcs for dental pain.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Plain aspirin works: But you should not use it for more than a day or two..
Answered 4/25/2015
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No: While it depends on the specific med you mean, the general answer is no.
Answered 4/20/2014
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Medications can help: The abortive therapy ranging from mild to opiate analgesics, butalbital-containing products such as Fiorinal (aspirin butalbital and caffeine) or isometheptene preparations such as Midrin. some of these medications can abort any acute pain.
Answered 11/28/2017
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OTC analgesics: Pain from orthodontic procedures other than those involving surgery can usually be handled with over the counter analgesics (usually acetaminophen or ibuprofen) as this type of soreness usually lasts 2 - 3 days at most
Answered 5/4/2015
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Depends: they can. Truth is migraine advil (ibuprofen) and regular advil (ibuprofen) are often the same active ingredient, but if you are using some non-over-the-counter medication, I would consult a doctor first
Answered 5/8/2015
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