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Does Intake Of Imitrex And Aleve Help In Treating Migraine Headache?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: Hello...I was wondering if I could take 1 50 mg imitrex with 2 aleve tablets to relieve a migraine headache..I heard that you can maybe,but I'm not really sure if it is safe...I already took 2 aleve and not helping much...can I take 1 50 mg Imitrex,also? Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised, visit a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

For acute attacks aleve 500 mg can be taken and repeated if needed after 2-4 hours.
Imitrex 50 mg can also be taken with it to abort the attacks and repeated after 2 hours to a maximum dose of 200 mg in 24 hours.

Complete improvement may take a day or two in some cases.

Rest, sleep, avoiding bright lights and noise will help in recovery.

Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (35 minutes later)

Hello...o.k. Thank you ever so much for your reply...I didn't know...I'm not used to a lot of strong things so I wanted to make sure...I will try the 50 mg. imitrex now ,and see if it helps with the 2 aleve I took about 3 hours ago...my Dr. Wasn't available today & I'm tired of the Er for headache issues.
Sincerlely.. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing for your early recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Wishing for your early recovery.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad