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What does it mean when i take a pain pill and i get a really bad head ach when i wake up ?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

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? Adverse reaction: Some people have what we call paradoxical reactions to medicines. Pain pill gives headache or sedative makes them agitated. Try a different pain medicine and see what happens.

Answered 9/27/2020

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A member asked:

What does it mean when i take a pain pill and i get a really bad head ach when i wake up ?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

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