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I am suffering from a migrane right now. i have a prescription 800mg ibuprophen and excedrin migrane. which one is better for a migrane?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Whichever works: but don't not combine both medications, use one at a time. I would try the prescription Ibuprofen first, not on an empty stomach though and read the labels carefully for either one, good luck

Answered 6/27/2016

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