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I was prescribed valium for a back limiproblem a few years ago, am currently dealing with a bad headache ( limited to the right side ) will a valium h?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Valium: is not a pain medication. A headache limited to one side is less likely to be a tension headache (which might respond to a benzodiazapine). This would not be the medication that I would recommend for a unilateral headache.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Not really: Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) ( naproxyn sodioum ) would be the drugs of choice, assuming you are not allergic to these medications.

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A member asked:

I was prescribed valium for a back limiproblem a few years ago, am currently dealing with a bad headache ( limited to the right side ) will a valium h?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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