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My son has been diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure. the meds he's taking is giving him a constant headache. is this normal? and what can he take
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Drug side effects: I'm sorry to hear about your son's condition but in situations such as this where you're asking about potential side effects, we need to know what he's taking. Consider checking www.drugs.com for info. Better yet, ask his nephrologist about side effects & options. Good luck.
Answered 12/20/2015
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