Warfarin Headache

After a few weeks on a 5mg/day warfarin schedule I developed daily headaches in a specific area on the left side of my head. When I consulted my cardiologist I was told that warfarin doesn't cause headaches. I had to continue taking the medication because I had 2 previous episodes of atrial flutter. I had just changed my primary care physician and mentioned the headaches. He for some reason decided to check my vitamin B12 level. It was too low. I started taking a 1000mcg tablet daily. My headaches started to occur less frequently with less pain within about three weeks and after 8 weeks were gone. Hope this helps someone.

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Vitamin deficiencies can cause various medical issues, anything from headaches, as you experienced, to nausea, weight changes, depression, dizziness, and sleep disorders.

Ref: B12 Deficiency Information

I'm glad your doctor was able to figure it out for you. I was experience bad migraines, at one point, several years ago, and it turned out they were due to severe blood pressure spikes. Since getting it under control, I don't experience those severe ones, anymore.

How are you doing on the Warfarin, now?

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