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A member asked:

Does lovenox (enoxaparin) injections cause headaches?5 days post-op and this was preventative for possible clots.

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Headache: Headaches are not a common side effete from Lovenox (enoxaparin). If you had spinal anesthesia, that may be a reason for your headaches. Make sure you hydrate well and if your headaches continue, you need to get in to be evaluated.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 9/16/2014

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