How effective is taking Oxycodone for a headache or migraine?

Here's why: These drugs can make headaches worse. Using too much pain medicine can lead to a condition called MOH, or medication overuse headache. Drugs containing opioids—such as hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin, and generics) or oxycodone (Percocet and generics). read more

After I had Pituitary surgery and had a pulmonary embolism I was prescribed Oxycodone for pain due to the surgery, which was basically like a sinus headache, since I couldn't take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen because they have anti-clotting properties and I was already on blood thinners because of the embolism. read more

These drugs can make headaches worse. Using too much pain medicine can lead to a condition called MOH, or medication overuse headache. Drugs containing opioids—such as hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin, and generics) or oxycodone (Percocet and generics). Drugs containing butalbital (Fioricet, Fiorinal, and generics). read more

My last pregnancy I was taking percocet at least a few times per week for severe migraines and frequent regular headaches. My OB is not worried about withdrawal (Oxycontin is the one you want to worry about). I am newly pregnant again, and plan on continuing taking the percocet. read more