Is anyone with high eosinophilia dealing with bad headaches?

Posted by sandyh387 @sandyh387, Feb 12 4:30pm

Is anyone with high eosinophilia dealing with bad headaches? Just started on Nucala and my head hurts so bad

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Hi Sandy. Reading through the information about Nucala, the first common side effect listed is headache. That’s not very helpful…but at least you’re aware of a possible cause. Hopefully this side effect diminishes over time.

I’d suggest calling your doctor to let them know what you’re experiencing. Maybe there can be a dosage adjustment. You could also check with your doctor/NP or pharmacist to ask about what pain reliever you can take with the medication.
Has the med been noticeably helpful for your other symptoms?

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@sandyh387, how are you doing? Have the headaches subsided as you adjust to Nucala (mepolizumab)?

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@sandyh387, how are you doing? Have the headaches subsided as you adjust to Nucala (mepolizumab)?

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@colleenyoung I have not improved. Not sure what to do, so I’m contacting my allergist to see if she has any suggestions

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Hi Sandy. Reading through the information about Nucala, the first common side effect listed is headache. That’s not very helpful…but at least you’re aware of a possible cause. Hopefully this side effect diminishes over time.

I’d suggest calling your doctor to let them know what you’re experiencing. Maybe there can be a dosage adjustment. You could also check with your doctor/NP or pharmacist to ask about what pain reliever you can take with the medication.
Has the med been noticeably helpful for your other symptoms?

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@loribmt I was aware of that side effect but this is a crazy headache. I’ll see if she has suggestions. It has really dropped my eosinophils, so that’s good

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