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December 2, 2008 6:22:51 AM CST



Hypertension Linked to Fewer Migraines

Posted Apr 15, 08 11:37 AM CDT in Science & Health 

(Newser) – Beta blockers and other medications that lower blood pressure are routinely prescribed for migraines, but now a new study has discovered that people with high blood pressure had 40% fewer headaches. "This is a paradox," the lead researcher told WebMD. One possibility is that high blood pressure interferes with the pain mechanism.

"People should not take this as a reason to abandon their hypertension medications," said a spokesman for the American Heart  Association. "High blood pressure is a huge problem in this country."

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A patient gets his blood pressure checked by by a nurse. A new study says patients with high blood pressure experience 40% fewer migraines.   (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
A patient uses a wrist device to check his blood pressure and pulse rate. A new study says patients with high blood pressure experience 40% fewer migraines.   (AP Photo/Michael Holahan)
Migraine sufferers are often prescribed blood pressure lowering medication. Now a new study says patients with high blood pressure experience fewer migraines.   ((c) miss_rogue)
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