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A member asked:

I took 2 excedrin 20 mins ago, i still have this migraine at the top of my head.. and now i have imitrex (sumatriptan) can i take that pill now too?

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You could, but: You need to know that Imitrex (sumatriptan) works best if taken within 60-90 minutes following start of headache. Poor response thereafter. Maybe it would help you to have a Concierge visit, so we at HealthTap could guide you to a more successful headache management program.

Answered 5/15/2016

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Hi I took two extra strength tylenol at 3pm today but my head still hurts on one side if my head can I take a excedrin migraine now or a bc to stop?

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