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My head hurts on both sides. what kind of headache is this and what can i take for it? had it since on ssri medicine.
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Side effect: Headaches are common side effects. Talk to your provider and ask about relief suggestions. Depending on the misery of side effects, many decide not to take SSRI (or other) medications. If you decide this, don't stop w/out your doctor. Let them guide you off to avoid worse problems. Ask before taking drugs about potential problems to be prepared.
Answered 5/1/2015
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Kinds of headaches: A long-lasting headache on both sides could be a tension headache. This is the most common kind. A headache like this may also be a side effect of an SSRI medicine, although it is not the most common side effect. Recommend you take this up with the provider who prescribed this for you.
Answered 5/10/2019
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More info: How long have you been on the SSRI and which one? Does the headache go away with over the counter medications? What did your doc say about it. These details may help us help you
Answered 10/8/2014
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