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what's your first otc medicament for a headache? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 weeks ago by sarah2653@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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my first choice has always been an aspirin, but most of my coworkers tell me I'm wrong and I should use ibuprofen first.

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[–] Kanzar@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago

As other comments have said, deal with the origin of the pain first, THEN...

If it's bad enough to take meds but not too bad, then one 500mg paracetamol and 200mg ibuprofen (my go to for pain). The paracetamol will generally be one with some caffeine in it.

If it's a BAD headache, then 900mg aspirin.

I do have a headache hat which is kept in the fridge.