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A member asked:

Been dealing with headaches for weeks day and nit and taken advil left and right i want to stop. i take maxalt too. could i try benadryl (diphenhydramine) or melatonin.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: I'd doubt that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Melatonin could help. Since you have already tried Advil and Maxalt without benefits, it is time to consult a neurologist since there are now very effective treatment for chronic migraine which you appear to have.

Answered 1/8/2015

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