It is day 3 and my swelling is severe and I have a terrible headache and cannot take Tylenol. Am I able to take Advil? Thanks

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Follow up with your doctor about their aftercare protocol.  You may be able to take Advil. Talk to your doctor. Best, Dr. Emer

Carmen A. Traywick, MD, FAAD · Answer

Typically day 3 or 4 is the maximum swelling for patients after Halo treatment. It is best to sleep elevated if possible. Advil is ok to take day 3 to help with the headache. Follow up with your provider regularly to manage after care protocols. Hope the helps.

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

Advil is certainly safe and will likely make you more comfortable and may help the swelling a bit. On biopsy the Halo swelling (usually worst days 1-3) is actually a histamine reaction, so it responds best to a combination of benadryl and pepcid.It is unusual to have a headache from Halo. If this is a new or different type of headache for you, or if it doesn't go right away with the Advil, please reach out to your treating office immediately. You should also be in contact with them for any concerns, including your swelling.Best!

Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

You may take advil for pain post Halo. If your swelling is severe, I would call your doctor, because Prednisone can dramatically reduce the swelling. I hope you feel better!Dr. Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS

Thomas D. Griffin Jr., MD · Answer

Your headache is unfortunate, sorry to hear that. You can certainly take Advil for relief after halo.

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