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any suggestions for constant headachesbesides tylenol,it dont help

i am almost on week 3 of treatment.24 weeks of peg injections and ribavirin.i have given my self 3 shots so far and for the last 3 days i have had bad headaches all through the day and bad at night,keeping me awake.anyne reccomed a prescription drug i could ask my dr for ? i just cant take anything with caffeine,due to a heart problem.anyone know of a good med to ask for ? i getting discouraged and will be doing my 4th shot monday......have to trest for 24 weeks.genotype 2.i guess i should be happy for just 24 weeks, but after the chills,joint pains,muscle aches,i feel so beat up,i want to stop treatment,but im trying to hang in there.thanks for anyone who gives me any suggestions.happy holidays all...........
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I called my doc when I was in around the clock pain he said to try 1 tylenol with 1 ibuprofen.  He said that way your definitely not taking too much of each.  For me it really helps.

Hope you feel better for xmas!
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