faint factory Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I take midodrine, and a lot of it. When I have a headache, I typically skip the doses that I'd normally take because I figure it'll make it worse, since just laying down while on it causes trouble. I have had a headache nearly constantly for four days now, and have been afraid to take midodrine, especially when I'm taking painkillers. So of course I feel worse and worse each day, and if it progresses the way it has been I'll be stuck in bed by tomorrow. What do you guys do when you have headaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolaclover Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I avoided taking midodrine again because the headaches were killing me, a shame because midodrine helped me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faint factory Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Luckily it doesn't seem to cause them for me unless I am fully reclining right as it's kicking in, but I assume the pain will be excruciating if I take it while already having a headache. Normally not a huge deal, but it is when the headache lasts for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abetterjulie Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I had same experience as 718mom. I am back to all the other crappy symptoms now, though. Still would rather be exhausted than have those blasted headaches all the time. At least, that is my opinion today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 For me, Midodrine seemed to increase headaches for awhile, but it made me so much more functional I was willing to put up with the headaches. They did get better over time.I've checked my BP repeatedly when lying down with Midodrine on board and have never had any hypertension personally. So now when I have a headache, I take my BP and if it's running lower than the parameters my cardio gave me, then I take the Midodrine anyway.Like everything about this disease, it's all such a personal experience as to how meds work (or don't) and how they effect you. Sorry about the 4 day headache. Those are miserable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faint factory Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 So far today I'm headache free and thrilled. I've been taking midodrine as usual today since I woke up without a headache.It was such a wake up call to go without it for several days, though. I thought I had been doing better, but going without made me realize I'm still in really bad shape unmedicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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