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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Synopsis
Codes
ICD10CM:
G44.40 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, not intractable
G44.41 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, intractable
SNOMEDCT:
294091000119104 – Headache caused by drug
G44.40 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, not intractable
G44.41 – Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified, intractable
SNOMEDCT:
294091000119104 – Headache caused by drug
Drug Reaction Data
Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.
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Last Updated:12/01/2016