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Hello,i am 20 weeks pregnant,and have frequent headaches,i usually take grandpa powder because it heals quickly,is it safe to take grandpa everytime i have a headache?

Q: hello,i am 20 weeks pregnant,and have frequent headaches,i usually take grandpa powder because it heals quickly,is it safe to take grandpa everytime i have a headache?

: Not a wise idea as this has a high potential of leading to medication overuse headaches and the syndrome of chronic daily headaches. At this stage of pregnancy, headaches are not uncommon. Have your doctor get involved, and perhaps see a neurologist.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Not a wise idea as this has a high potential of leading to medication overuse headaches and the syndrome of chronic daily headaches. At this stage of pregnancy, headaches are not uncommon. Have your doctor get involved, and perhaps see a neurologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

Hello,i am 20 weeks pregnant,and have frequent headaches,i usually take grandpa powder because it heals quickly,is it safe to take grandpa everytime i have a headache?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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