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What Causes Severe Headache While On Amlodipine?
Question: My husband has started having severe headaches in am shortly after taking am meds. He takes Losartin er 100 and amlodipine 10mg daily. HA's are relieved upon laying down? Could it be his meds. MRI & CT scan have revealed no clues.
Brief Answer:
Probably the meds lowered the blood pressure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Since headaches are relieved after laying down, probably the medications that your husband is using have lowered too much the blood pressure.
It is necessary to measure the blood pressure regularly through the day and in different body positions ( laying, sitting and standing ) in order to understand better the cause of the headaches.
Staying well hydrated, avoiding heat also is necessary.
Discuss with your husband's Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Probably the meds lowered the blood pressure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Since headaches are relieved after laying down, probably the medications that your husband is using have lowered too much the blood pressure.
It is necessary to measure the blood pressure regularly through the day and in different body positions ( laying, sitting and standing ) in order to understand better the cause of the headaches.
Staying well hydrated, avoiding heat also is necessary.
Discuss with your husband's Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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