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Zempred 4 mg - severe headache
I'm diagnosed with lichen planus pigmentosus after biopsy. I'm given zempred 4 mg - 4 tablets only on weekends.
I'm experiencing severe headache after I started this tablet. I get headache everyday and it's really frustrating. Unable to concentrate on work.
Is this an expected side effect or is there something I can do to overcome this headache? Kindly advise.
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Zempred is an oral steoid and should not be causing such issues at such a small dose. However you can meet your dermatologist.
Thanks for the query. The clinical description fits well into the domain of lichen planus pigmentosus and if confirmed a biopsy is more reassuring. The difficult part in the disease of LPP is not the diagnosis but the management which has long term involvement. Treatment requires commitment on part of the patient and the treating Dermatologist. A comprehensive management has an ability to clear of the skin disease very effectively. Meet a dermatologist experienced in treatment of LPP as at your age the cosmetic concern may be more relevant. Having said that LPP has more to it and you need to be treated as a person and not skin wise.
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