Tag: Postpartum headache

Headache is a commonly reported adverse effect of oxytocin, the active ingredient in Pitocin, affecting between 1% and 10% of users. While headaches are a known side effect, the pain experienced during or after labor may also be caused by other factors, making it important to distinguish between various potential causes.

Studies show that headache is a common (1% to 10%) side effect of Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin) administration [1.2.1]. The question many ask is, can Pitocin cause headaches directly, or are other factors at play during labor and delivery?