Hydro and rebound headaches

[dafeet]

I have been on hydros for about a year now for knee and neck issues, and my dosage is about 40mg a day. In the past few weeks I have noticed that I seem to be getting rebound headaches (almost migraine-ish) that never used to be a problem. Is this typical? Does it mean I should have my rx switched to something else? The scalp tension and nauseousness is starting to annoy me!

[TenaciousE]

Rebound headaches can occur with any PK, including ibuprofen. Definately talk to your doctor about switching meds and possibly alternating meds every few months.

[Lazyboy]

I agree with Aven. It is very possible that your headaches are related to the hydro. You need to discuss this with your doctor and see if he/she can perhaps adjust the dosage to get better results. Either that or to change the rx. Living with headaches is not an easy way to live. I used to get them as well but now take Elival every night and they are gone. Was my "miracle" drug for my migraines. Good luck to you.

[barkingmad]

@dafeet , I used to get them too, but lowered my dosage just a smidge and they went away.

[Rocksteady17]

DAFEET-

have been on hydros for about a year now for knee and neck issues, and my dosage is about 40mg a day. In the past few weeks I have noticed that I seem to be getting rebound headaches (almost migraine-ish) that never used to be a problem. Is this typical? Does it mean I should have my rx switched to something else? The scalp tension and nauseousness is starting to annoy me! Sometimes I get headaches when the

I get headaches 4 hours after I take my pills. I think it's because I need some more. If I wait long enough it goes away. That's just me and it might not happen to anyone else. It sort of makes sense because I never get headaches other than that. I'm always sick to my stomach but I attribute that to Nicorette gum and I don't eat very much. I hope you feel better and are able to figure it out.

[emerald]

40mg a day could definitely cause rebound headaches. I've heard that a lot of people alternate medications to prevent this. Or, they space their dosages out more and end up taking less.

I used to suffer from chronic migraines and to me, any kind of headache is just miserable. Talk to your doctor and see if you can figure out a solution! Good luck.