Aching, throbbing, dull or migrainous head pain following use of certain medications, illicit drugs, or in the course of withdrawal.
Drugs known to cause headache include over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prescription medications such as nitrates, triptans, ergotamine, opioids (codeine, hydrocodone), and medications taken in combination.
Related Topic: Medication Overuse Headache
Drug-induced headache
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ICD10CM:
G44.40 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, not intractable
SNOMEDCT:
294091000119104 – Headache caused by drug
G44.40 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, not intractable
SNOMEDCT:
294091000119104 – Headache caused by drug
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Last Updated:12/01/2016
Drug-induced headache