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If i'm 18 and having really bad headaches and can't sleep at night, what kind of medication will the doctors prescribe me?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Treatment is last: First is finding out the cause of the problem before deciding on a treatment.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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