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I've heard (but not verified) that ibuprofen is a vasoconstrictor like caffeine, and can be more helpful in easing withdrawal symptoms than other OTC pain meds.
by frankus 5y ago
I've heard (but not verified) that ibuprofen is a vasoconstrictor like caffeine, and can be more helpful in easing withdrawal symptoms than other OTC pain meds.
That said, it's likely also tolerance-inducing (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cycle-of-rebound-headaches-2019110718180 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cyc...), so don't overdo it.
- shmel 5y agoActually ibuprofen is a vasodilator unlike caffeine.
- ruined 5y agocaffeine is both a vasoconstrictor and a vasodilator, over the course of a dose. dilation is the second and longer-acting effect, and acclimation to that is what causes the withdrawal headaches. other vasodilators should help if the mechanism is different, to prevent continuing dependency.
- hunterb123 5y agoThey're a very common combo used for pain and migraines though. Cannabis can be used for instant relief, but it opens your veins, causing headaches or worsening your migraine. Caffeine for extended headache relief. Sometimes you need an Advil and/or Aspirin depending on the pain. IANAD. Aspirin Acetaminophen and Caffeine or AAC is very effective.
- shmel 5y agoI can totally see ibuprofen helping against headaches as it is a very common painkiller. I just pointed out that it works differently than caffeine.