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Getting headaches from nitroglycerin applied to anal fissure. does caffeine help with taking the headaches away?
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Is one of the: Common problem with that medication , try a smaller dose with coffee , if it is not helping you , seek alternative therapy ( including surgery ) through your doctor
Answered 8/14/2016
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