It is a NSAID like the Advil. Long term usage of all NSAIDs is associated with increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This is a pretty well established link at this point. As long as NSAIDs are not used frequently, a person should not have any problems. NSAIDs worked for me temporarily to knock the headache out, but then I would get rebound from hell. So, I will only use a NSAID when I absolutely have to function and get over the headache at the time knowing I will have to deal with the rebound later. But, you are right. They can knock the headache out at the time.
Oh, I used to take Advil OR Tylenol, whichever was closer and it would help me sleep at the least.
Was later told that the combination is better than either individually, and it did drastically reduce the suffering.
The one I have now is prescription only, but it works to the point where I could work with a migraine if I get it down soon enough (I don't tell my boss because, well, I don't abuse the excuse because karma).
It is a NSAID like the Advil. Long term usage of all NSAIDs is associated with increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This is a pretty well established link at this point. As long as NSAIDs are not used frequently, a person should not have any problems. NSAIDs worked for me temporarily to knock the headache out, but then I would get rebound from hell. So, I will only use a NSAID when I absolutely have to function and get over the headache at the time knowing I will have to deal with the rebound later. But, you are right. They can knock the headache out at the time.
Oh, I used to take Advil OR Tylenol, whichever was closer and it would help me sleep at the least.
Was later told that the combination is better than either individually, and it did drastically reduce the suffering.
The one I have now is prescription only, but it works to the point where I could work with a migraine if I get it down soon enough (I don't tell my boss because, well, I don't abuse the excuse because karma).
Enough said. I am in the same boat. ; )