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Medicines Used for Headache

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A headache is pain in any part of the head, and most headaches are not serious and go away on their own. Common causes include colds and flu, stress, not drinking enough fluids, skipped meals and eye strain. Medicines used to relieve headache include paracetamol and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, but taking painkillers too often can itself cause headaches. Get urgent medical help for a sudden, extremely severe headache, or a headache with a stiff neck, high fever, confusion, weakness or loss of vision.

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Medicines used for Headache

These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Headache. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.

Paracetamol

Common questions

When should I see a doctor about a headache?

See a doctor if headaches keep coming back or a headache is not getting better. Get urgent help for a headache after a head injury, or one that comes with vision problems, vomiting, a stiff neck, a rash, numbness or weakness, or difficulty speaking.

Sources

  1. Headaches. NHS (UK)
  2. Paracetamol for adults. NHS (UK)