Concussion Medications
For treating the symptoms of concussion such as headaches, the doctors prescribe pain relieving medications other than aspirin. Aspirin is not a wise choice for people after having a concussion because it can cause thinning of the blood. There are also some over-the counter options available to treat the pain arising from a concussion. In addition, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen and naproxen are not the first course of treatment right after the occurrence of a concussion. Aspirin and NSAIDS are the medications that can mask the concussion symptoms and make the blood thinner which can ultimately increase your risk of bleeding. Bleeding is of special concern in elder patients who fall and bump their head because it is not uncommon for these patients to be taking these drugs already. After the diagnosis of a concussion, if symptoms of pain persist then doctors prescribe acetaminophen as a safer option for relieving pain.
During the initial 24 hours of concussion, doctors might use acetaminophen for pain relief. After the initial 24 hours, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen are typically more effective for relieving any pain. However, in some patients having vomiting or nausea like symptoms, it can be hard to use over-the-counter pain killers so prescription medications are the best option. At present, there are no medications available that explicitly treat the condition of concussion. The reason behind is that the concussions put the most sensitive part of the body i.e., the brain on compromise by damaging the neurons and cells in the brain. Doctors generally wait for the sustainability of the symptoms and then discuss the medications with the patients.