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Why do i get bad headaches whenever i take painkillers?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Headaches: Headaches are a known side effect of opioid pain killers. Some less than others.
Answered 6/17/2013
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Probable allergy: The headache from the pain meds is from an intolerance level in your body. Instead of taking pain meds , find out what is causing the pain and get that fixed instead of trying to cover the symptoms with pain meds.
Answered 7/17/2013
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See below: Narcotic analgesics are well known to raise intercranial (inside skull) pressure. This may be part of the cause for your headache. Talk to you doctor. It is not an allergy!
Answered 6/20/2013
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