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A member asked:

Getting a lot of headaches since i went into perimenopause, i take excedrin, but scared i'm going to get rebound headaches, what can i take,advice?

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Well: First of all you need to find the cause of the headaches. Now see your doctor for a thorough evaluation. Once you have the cause of the headache you can discuss treatment options

Answered 12/28/2016

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