Thunderclap headache and reversible segmental cerebral vasoconstriction associated with use of oxymetazoline nasal spray

Andrea H.S. Loewen; Mark E. Hudon; Michael D. Hill

doi:10.1503/cmaj.1040631

Thunderclap headache and reversible segmental cerebral vasoconstriction associated with use of oxymetazoline nasal spray

Andrea H.S. Loewen
, Mark E. Hudon
, Michael D. Hill^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of Calgary
University of Calgary

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Abstract

OXYMETAZOLINE IS A SYMPATHOMIMETIC amine found in over-the-counter nasal decongestants. We report a case of chronic use of nasal oxymetazoline associated with thunderclap headache due to reversible segmental intracranial vasoconstriction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	593-594
Number of pages	2
Journal	CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association Journal
Volume	171
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1040631
State	Published - 14 Sep 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Thunderclap headache and reversible segmental cerebral vasoconstriction associated with use of oxymetazoline nasal spray

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