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What can ease a nitroglycerin headache taken by heart patient in response to pain? aspirin is part of daily meds; not allowed to take advil (ibuprofen).
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NTG Headache: If you have no contraindication, take acetaminophen. Try 650 mg first dose. See how it works. Can take 1000 mg as a dose. Do not exceed 4000 mg per 24 hours
Answered 10/23/2017
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