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What i take for a headache and backache ?

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Tylenol (acetaminophen): Use tylenol (acetaminophen) or otc Ibuprofen if that does not work see a doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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OTC: Otc medications (motrin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) dose appropriate) but consider contacting physician to determine the cause.

Dr Dowling and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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