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Hi i have a several headache i already took ibuprofen, aspirin, etc and it take me down but after certainly time it comes back what should i do?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Naproxen, caffeine: You may want to drop the Aspirin and Ibuprofen and try naproxen. Also consider taking some form of caffeine. Stay safe!

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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