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I have had a migraine for 2 days now and i have taken imirrex and ibuprofen it has not helped. what should i do?

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Wait !: The international headache society considers the duration of a migraine attack between 4 to 72 hours see your neurologist to confirm the diagnosis and if appropriate prescribe prophilactive medication to prevent or reduce further attacks.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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