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Suggest Medication For Pituitary Tumor In A 68-year-old Man?

My husband has a pituitiary tumor, we think is causing severe, and I do mean severe, headaches. His appt. With a neurologist and a gland Dr. Isn t for a week, eye exam is normal, what can he take for the pain? Everything he s tried doesn t touch it, Tylenol, Excedrin, imitrixi, ketorolac, nothing helps. He s 68.
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Hello,
You have listed all the available over the counter medications. If his symptoms are severe he probably needs narcotic medication or steroids. He needs to see his regular doctor to see what they recommend.
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Suggest Medication For Pituitary Tumor In A 68-year-old Man?

Hello, You have listed all the available over the counter medications. If his symptoms are severe he probably needs narcotic medication or steroids. He needs to see his regular doctor to see what they recommend. Regards