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Suggest Remedies For Headache And Migraines
I ve been experience regular headaches and a few migraine headaches with nausea and vommitting after starting Loestrin 24. I started using them in order to lighten a painful period and to serve as a form of birth control. Is it common for these side effects to subside or should I call my doctor about stopping the pill?
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Hello,
You are experiencing headache and migraine associated with nausea and vomiting after you started taking Loestrin 24. The said pill that you have been taking does cause migraine and headache and other symptoms also. You can wait for a couple of days, if it continues you should report the symptoms to your treating doctor.
In the meantime, take adequate fluids and water to stay well hydrated. Dehydration triggers headache and migraines. Stay away from very strong smells, pollution, smell of petrol, diesel, cooking oil, avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Do not skip meals, skipping meals leads to headaches. Avoid spicy, oily, junk food, processed food, packaged food or food that causes gas(acid reflux). It may trigger migraine headache.
You can take triptans; sumatriptan (Imitrex), one stat when migraine for relief. Take the medicine after food. After making the said lifestyle changes if your headache continues then you may have to stop taking the pill, and consult your doctor regarding what is best for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are experiencing headache and migraine associated with nausea and vomiting after you started taking Loestrin 24. The said pill that you have been taking does cause migraine and headache and other symptoms also. You can wait for a couple of days, if it continues you should report the symptoms to your treating doctor.
In the meantime, take adequate fluids and water to stay well hydrated. Dehydration triggers headache and migraines. Stay away from very strong smells, pollution, smell of petrol, diesel, cooking oil, avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Do not skip meals, skipping meals leads to headaches. Avoid spicy, oily, junk food, processed food, packaged food or food that causes gas(acid reflux). It may trigger migraine headache.
You can take triptans; sumatriptan (Imitrex), one stat when migraine for relief. Take the medicine after food. After making the said lifestyle changes if your headache continues then you may have to stop taking the pill, and consult your doctor regarding what is best for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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