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Can i drink coffee to avoid a headache?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Headaches & Caffeine: Yes. Sometimes headaches are from a withdrawal from caffeine and sometimes caffeine is used to treat head aches. If the head ache persists with coffee you may need to seek help from your trusted health advisor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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