Headaches
When To See a Doctor
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Do you think your headache may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of a headache that may be caused by medicine if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your headache may be caused by a medicine?
Note: If your answer is Yes:
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If you are taking a medicine or using an alternative therapy not prescribed by a doctor (non-prescription), stop taking the medicine or using the alternative therapy. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine or using the alternative therapy or if you need help to control your symptoms.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: September 15, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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