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What Causes Headaches While On Disulfiram And Zaleplon?

I began taking Disulfiram 500mg and zaleplon 10mg about two weeks ago. Over the last three days, I began experiencing headaches which are not resolved by sinus headache medication or ibuprofen. This morning, I woke up with a very slight headache. I chose not to take the Disulfiram. The very subtle headache has remained. Should I try suspending the zalepron tonight to relieve the headache?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Dizziness, drowsiness, short-term memory loss, or lack of coordination may occur, headache especially during the first 2 hours after you take the Zaleplon.

Disufiram may also cause headache, drowsiness and dizziness. First you can see after Disufiram stopping under your doctor advice. If your headache is improved then you may consult your doctor and need to stop Zaleplon. Even you getting then your doctor he may advice alternate drugs to you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Headaches While On Disulfiram And Zaleplon?

Hi, Dizziness, drowsiness, short-term memory loss, or lack of coordination may occur, headache especially during the first 2 hours after you take the Zaleplon. Disufiram may also cause headache, drowsiness and dizziness. First you can see after Disufiram stopping under your doctor advice. If your headache is improved then you may consult your doctor and need to stop Zaleplon. Even you getting then your doctor he may advice alternate drugs to you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist