A 35-year-old female asked:
I am taking inderal 40m/ morning and valium 5mg at night for neck spams and migraines treatment. nonetheless since the above is for prevention . is it okay to take sumatriptan or paracetamol with codeine once i get an headache attack?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Sumatriptan as needed is fine but avoid opioids of all types as these can result in chronic daily migraines
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