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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Aortic Insufficiency
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Aortic Insufficiency
by D Hawkins, Aug 14, 1999 12:00AM
My Physician recently discontinued my Procardia XL 60mg and returned me to Monopril 10mg. We did not taper off the Procardia and within a two days, I began having very strong headaches upon exertion or stress. I have had three of these headaches. On Thrusday, he added Toprol 50mg.
I have not had a headache sense, but have made sure I do not get stressed or over exert myself. I have never had these types of headaches before. Could they result from the sudden stoppage of the Procardia... and if so how long before my body adjusts?
Thanks.
I have not had a headache sense, but have made sure I do not get stressed or over exert myself. I have never had these types of headaches before. Could they result from the sudden stoppage of the Procardia... and if so how long before my body adjusts?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Aug 16, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 16, 1999 12:00AM
It is not from stopping the Procardia but it is possible that the procardia was preventing the headaches. Procardia is sometimes used to prevent migraine headaches. Interestingly enough toprol may also have preventive properties as well.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
