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Can nsaids cause headache?
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It's possible : Some people are sensitive to certain drugs and a drug like nsaids can cause headaches in some people.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: If you have a history of migraines or even tension headaches, continous intake or abuse of NSAID can actually cause severe rebound headaches. This besides the other potentially severe side effects of nsaids abuse on kidneys, blood pressures, and heart disause..
Answered 9/27/2018
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