Headache is a common problem, which can affect any person. In some cases, headache can also be a symptom of other diseases. Usually the headache gets cured on its own after resting for some time. At the same time, sometimes if the headache is severe, you may have to take medicine. There are many allopathic medicines available in the market for headaches. In such a situation, if you are more troubled by a headache, then acetaminophen or aspirin can be consumed. Today in this article you will learn about allopathic medicines taken for headache-

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  1. Allopathic Medicines Beneficial In Headache
  2. Some Other Headache Medicines
  3. Summary
Doctors for Best Allopathic Medicines for Headache Relief

Headache can be a problem due to reasons like busy lifestyle and stress. Many over-the-counter medicines are available for its treatment. Headache medicine can be taken on the basis of 3 categories such as - based on reducing the symptoms of headache, based on the causes of headache and how often and how severe the headache occurs in a day. Let us know in detail about some special allopathic medicines for headache -

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen can be used to reduce mild or severe headache. It also has some side effects, such as its direct consumption can change the blood count. Also, in some cases, the risk of liver damage can also increase.

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Aspirin

Aspirin medicine can also be used as a treatment for headaches. This medicine should not be given to children under 19 years of age. It can cause side effects like heartburn, gastrointestinal, bleeding, narrowing of airways and allergic reactions.

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Fenoprofen

Fenoprofen is used for tension headaches, migraine and pain caused by hormonal changes. Its side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, nausea and dizziness.

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Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen is used for tension headaches and migraines etc. Its consumption can cause side effects like dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, ulcers and slight vision problems.

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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is used for tension headaches. Its consumption can cause side effects like gastrointestinal upset, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, rash and liver damage.

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Naproxen

Naproxen is used to treat headaches caused by hormonal changes, migraines and tension headaches. Its side effects include gastrointestinal upset, gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting, nausea and rashes etc.

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These over-the-counter medicines can also be taken in case of headache -

  • Ketorolac
  • Metaxalone
  • Methocarbamol
  • Orphenadrine
  • Carisoprodol
  • Diclofenac

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One of the common diseases is headache, which can be due to unhealthy lifestyle or any other reason. Many headache medicines are available in the market. Medicines like diclofenac and naproxen can be beneficial in headaches. At the same time, there can be some side effects of consuming these medicines. Therefore, before taking any medicine, one must consult a doctor.

Dr.Vasanth

Dr.Vasanth

General Physician
5 Years of Experience

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Dr. Khushboo Mishra.

General Physician
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