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by smileysteve 1433 days ago
Yes, nsaids thin your blood and vadodilate dehydrated blood vessels in your head, this may also help reduce acetate toxins.

Caffeine as a mild stimulant then increases blood pressure and gives some adrenal pain relief (and was combined in Excedrin)

Alcohol (hair of the dog) also vasodilates and provides some pain relief.

Hydration is ultimately important.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should not be taken as it increases your liver load.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal...