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A dr prescribe me magnesium oxide 2years ago and i didn't have headaches the last two years. another dr prescribe naproxen now. which is better?

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See below: These are two different medications. Naproxen is not safe if taken regularly. Use tylenol (acetaminophen) sometimes if you have headache. Mag oxide is not for headache actually- make sure you are not getting too much mag oxide and your magnesium levels in blood are ok.

Answered 6/18/2018

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