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I take 1/5 x 10 mg nifedipine (once daily) for raynaud's <> sjogren's but it start to trigger my headache. should i stop?
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There are other: potential treatments that might not cause headache. Talk with your healthcare provider for alternatives.
Answered 12/25/2015
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There are : Other medications available other than nifedipine for treatment of raynauld. I advise you to discuss with your provider, a rheumatologist, If headache is constant and you find association with nifedipine.
Answered 4/10/2016
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