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Headaches and anti-hypertensive medications

by ngilliar, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
I have been taking Lotrel 5/20 for quite a few years.  About a year ago I started taking Catapress 0.1mg in addition to the Lottrel 5/20. For the last 6 months I have been experiencing headaches almost daily.  Could these headaches be due to the Catapress?  
My second question is if I wish to discontinue taking the Catapress what is the best way to stop taking this medication?  I understand I would need to taper off this medication and should not stop it abroubtly.  I have taken 0.1mg Catapress daily for more than a year.  Thank you for your time and consideration in regards to my questions, N.
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by ngilliar, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
I have been taking Lotrel 5/20 for quite a few years.  About a year ago I started taking Catapress 0.1mg in addition to the Lotrel 5/20. For the last 6 months I have been experiencing headaches almost daily.  Could these headaches be due to the Catapress?  
My second question is if I wish to discontinue taking the Catapress what is the best way to stop taking this medication?  I understand I would need to taper off this medication and should not stop it abruptly.  I have taken 0.1mg Catapress daily for more than a year.  Thank you for your time and consideration in regards to my questions, N.

by who_dis, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
Never discontinue blood pressure meds without the ok and advice of your doctor.  Since you are experiencing headaches, now would be a good time to go in to discuss all your concerns.
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