What painkiller should I take for headaches? -
12-26-2008, 09:47 AM
I get a fairly bad headache at least once a day and Tylenol and Advil are just not helping anymore. I also get migraines and headaches that make me feel dizzy and nauseated. I have been living on Advil and Tylenol for quite a while now and both of those are starting to lose affect. Is there a really great headache medicine out there that I haven’t discovered yet? Or am I just going to have to live with these?
Hmm. IT concerns me that you have had these headaches at least once a day and have been having to rely on Tylenol and Advil on a regular basis.If you read the label on the back they generally say that if you have to take them for more than a certain amount of days you should talk to your doctor luv.I have a feeling something more is going on than just a run of the mill headache.I don't mean to worry you or anything because it could mean something as simple as you needing to get a few hours of rest each night or perhaps drinking a little more water who knows?The body builds up a tolerance to OTC meds and even prescription medication after long term use so i would hate to recommend another one without you talking to your family doctor.Good luck and i hope you feel better soon!
When I get a migraine, I take Excedrin Migraine or Excedrin Extra Strength (they are both the same thing in a different box). It is actually a mixture of aspirin, tylenol, and caffeine. It is the only OTC medication that helps me.I know some people who say that caffeine gives them a migraine, but in many cases it helps. Something about opening or closing blood vessels or something.