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A member asked:

Best over-the-counter medications for treating headaches?

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TYLENOL (acetaminophen) AND OR: Ibuprofen.

Dr Brown and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2017

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Source not symptoms: Hopefully, best to try and determine the source or triggers of your headaches, not treat the symptoms

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a specialist: Any headache must be viewed as a valid medical disorder and the headache assessment must be comprehensive. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for diagnosis evaluation and preventative treatment.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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If you are getting: frequent headaches see your doctor. Doctors on Healthtap do not endorse specific products.

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