Nariparib migraines

[Mintybiscuit]

Hi

I’ve been taking 200g Nariparib since November. Before my OC diagnosis I suffered from migraines but they have got much much worse since I started taking Nariparib. Has anyone else had the same problem. I don’t really want to reduce my dose but the headaches are unbearable and are happening much more often….

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Dear Mintybiscuit

Thank you for your post. Headaches are a common side effect of niraparib, as you can see on this list from Macmillan: macmillan.org.uk/cancer-inf...

I'm sorry you are experiencing unbearable migraines. Please do discuss these with your oncology team so they can help alleviate these for you.

I hope they are able to resolve your migraines soon for you. If there is anything it would help to talk through, please do direct message us through the forum, email [e-mail] or call 0800 008 7054 Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

Best wishes

Anna

Ovacome Support

[Kamloops in reply to OvacomeSupport]

Hi I’d check my BP. This medication can cause hypertension and a symptom of that can be headaches as I found. Wasn’t a big problem after my initial panick! Started on an anti hypertensive and carried on with the Nirsparib. X

[Mintybiscuit in reply to Kamloops]

I’ve been monitoring my BP since I started and it is normal so it must be something else.