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My nephew has been having what i thought was migraines but i think now is cluster headaches i have given fiorcet, sumatriptan injections, 800 motrin. ?

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Dr. Adam Zuber answered

Specializes in Neurology

Self medicating: Please take him to a doctor, Sumatriptan is contraindicated in people below 18 and you should not try to treat conditions which may mimic other serious life threatening conditions. A physician can decide after examining him the appropriate management.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My nephew has been having what i thought was migraines but i think now is cluster headaches i have given fiorcet, sumatriptan injections, 800 motrin. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Zuber answered

Dr Altman agreed

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