medicine reaction, headaches
many prescription and non-prescription medicines and supplements can cause headaches. a few examples are:
- medicines that contain hormones, such as birth control pills and hormone therapy for menopause.
- medicines for erection problems.
- caffeine (because of caffeine withdrawal).
- some heart and blood pressure medicines.
- vitamins.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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