Can I take parcetamol and ibuprofen at the same time.

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I have been having migraines 5 a week for over a year now they just keep getting worse, i cant see with them and I am sick. my gp has referred me 6 months ago but I am still waiting for a appointment.

My gp sais I can only take paracetamol but it really is not touching them. I know you can take ibuprofen but that is also not touching them so can I take both or not.

You can take them alternately in 2 hourly intervals, As long as there is 4 hurs between the same medications.

Don't know how it affects BFing but in general you can definitely take a full dose of both ibuprofen and paracetamol.

Yes you can alternate them. Paracetamol now, ibuprofen in 2hrs and so on.

But, you need to go back to your GP. Have you tried any migraine medication?

Dispersible aspirin is very, very good for a migraine. Hold each mouthful in you mouth for several minutes to absorb through your cheeks.

Yeap, have you tried migralieve the pink tablets have are anti nasuea also and I have found them a God send

My GP would say if you were getting them that often you should be on preventitive treatment

I was also prescribed Zomeg long ago it was also very good

Yep that should be fine, alternate them two-hourly as has been said.

Just don't take aspirin while breastfeeding as that can be harmful to children.

My Gp said no to any other medication he said it is not proven bf friendly. I have been down about ten times about this and had various tests done I am also moody and I feel dizzy and feint a lot of the time, But my gp won't do anything about it he just said hospital appointments take a while and they will prescribe me medication.

I know he is wrong about what medication can be taken because he swears blind you cant take ibuprofen. Thanks will try alternating both and see if that helps, hopefully it will.

Oops just seen this is in bfing. Aspirin a no no then.

Have you had your eyes tested? And blood test for anaemia, thyroid etc?

I do have a tendency for iron deficiency but that is fine atm. Thyroid been checked, sinus checked and had 2 eye tests, all fine which is why I was referred to be honest I am pretty angry I have sat like this for 6months feel like it is ruining my life .

Here is some information on migraine meds from Thomas Hale. He suggests 800mg of Ibuprophen if not on a prescription med (I assume a day not in a single dose?).

I have found an absultely wonderful drug for my migraine is Imigran (sumatripan)

I have no idea if it is safe if pregnant or breastfeeding, as I have never been either.

It is quite strong and not suitable for everyone.

It is an expensive drug (£70 for two doses if you buy it privately or when on hols overseas) so some docs might be reluctant to prescribe it.

You can buy (weak) pills OTC at the chemist but have to fill in a questionaire before they'll let you buy it (e.g. not prone to heart attacks) but the prescription drug is available as pills, nasal spray or self-injections using a spring-loaded pastel-coloured pen-like device (no visible needle to frighten you). I have been on it for more than 10 years.

There are other modern drugs as the big Pharmas have found that a prosperous sufferer in a developed Western country is willing to pay quite a lot for effective relief.

Worth asking your doc about it. I can't tell if it will suit you, but it suits me.

p.s. that link is to a US site.

He calls it (Imitrex) which is the brand name used over there (though it is all made by Glaxo at their factory in Ireland)

The American injector is nowhere near as good as the once licenced over here.

DH found sumatriptan utterly ineffectual. Gave him chest pains too. But it is okay with bfing. See here.

Migraines are so miserable.

Ok thanks a lot ladies I will go back down and beg demand some pain killers and tell him that if he cant do it he best find me someone who can.

Interesting to know so many people react differently to different medication, I am hoping I won't be out of it though if I take medication.

Most trusts have a 12-16 week rule for referrals. Ask your gp for the name of the consultant who they referred u to and the date. Then call the hospital switch for the secretary number and find out where u are in the queue?

presume you have done the "cut out cheese, chocolate, wine, chili, coffee, sugary drinks ans snacks; try not to miss meals and try to sleep enough?"

My GP OK'd migraleve for my really bad ones. I also find taking two of the pink tablets with a strong espresso usually knocks it on the head. DS doesn't appear to be affected if I take migraleve (but obviously I only do so when it is stopping me from functioning).

After the birth of DS1 I suffered awfully with migraines and the midwife told me to take 2 paracetamol with 2 ibruprofen at the same time along with a strong cup of coffee. This did the trick for me and I have been using this "remedy" ever since. In really extreme cases I find that Immigran do the trick - again better if taken with some caffeine - but I didn't think you could take them when bf'ing. Maybe the advice has changed as this was back in 2007.