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What Causes Headache After Taking Etodolac?

I just started taking etodolac 400 mg yesterday. I broke them in half, and only took 2 halfs yesterday. And had a reallybad headache all night and this morning. So I took a half at 11.30 this morning and still the headache and ringing in my ears...so I took the other half at 3.30 this afternoon..still the headache, nose is stuffy...I was prescribed this for osteoarthritis...should I continue taking this ?
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
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Hi,

Etodilac can cause a rise in blood pressure in some patients. Your headaches &ringinginears might suggest this side effect of the drug.

I would suggest getting your blood pressure checked &your medicine may be changed OR dose adjusted accordingly. Please consult your treating doctor.

Continue with blood pressure medicine. If you are taking some. Take rest till then You can take plain pain medicine like Paracetamol with a cup of milk to start with before you meet your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headache After Taking Etodolac?

Hi, Etodilac can cause a rise in blood pressure in some patients. Your headaches &ringinginears might suggest this side effect of the drug. I would suggest getting your blood pressure checked &your medicine may be changed OR dose adjusted accordingly. Please consult your treating doctor. Continue with blood pressure medicine. If you are taking some. Take rest till then You can take plain pain medicine like Paracetamol with a cup of milk to start with before you meet your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician