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Headaches after quitting drinking alcohol, what should i do to avoid it.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Check Blood Pressure: Stay the course, but please get your blood pressure checked. Hypertension is a common side effect with withdrawal from alcohol.

Answered 1/12/2020

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