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Are Naproxen And Diclofenac Effective At Treating Severe Headaches?
Question: Which is the most powerful tablet for severe headache
Brief Answer:
Depends on the cause of headache/Tell some details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In general Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Naproxen, Diclofenac will help to ease off the headache; however, the treatment depends on the cause of the headache.
Migraine specifically requires triptans/ergots group of medicines for an acute attack. Please follow up with your clinical details, so that I can answer this well further.
Please answer the following questions-
1) How many times in a month do you have a headache?
2) Since when are you having a headache?
3) Does your headache increases on exposure to bright lights or sounds?
4) Do you have nausea?
5) Do you have any specific factors which worsen your headache?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajay Panwar, Neurologist
Depends on the cause of headache/Tell some details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In general Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Naproxen, Diclofenac will help to ease off the headache; however, the treatment depends on the cause of the headache.
Migraine specifically requires triptans/ergots group of medicines for an acute attack. Please follow up with your clinical details, so that I can answer this well further.
Please answer the following questions-
1) How many times in a month do you have a headache?
2) Since when are you having a headache?
3) Does your headache increases on exposure to bright lights or sounds?
4) Do you have nausea?
5) Do you have any specific factors which worsen your headache?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajay Panwar, Neurologist
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Dr. Prasad
I have tried Naproxen, but it did not work for me.
1)8-9 times a month
2)from childhood
3)Yes
4)No
5)Nothing that I can think of
1)8-9 times a month
2)from childhood
3)Yes
4)No
5)Nothing that I can think of
Brief Answer:
Needs brain imaging/Neurological examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think you might need a brain imaging (like CT scan) to see for intracranial abnormalities if any.
I suggest you to get yourself physically examined by a neurologist, which may suitably guide you for the investigations.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajay Panwar, Neurologist
Needs brain imaging/Neurological examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think you might need a brain imaging (like CT scan) to see for intracranial abnormalities if any.
I suggest you to get yourself physically examined by a neurologist, which may suitably guide you for the investigations.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ajay Panwar, Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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