Headache & Migraine: Medications
Seizure medicine to prevent migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseTopiramate and divalproex sodium are seizure medicines that are typically used to control seizures in people who have epilepsy. These medications are also used to prevent migraine headaches and have been approved by the U.S. Food
High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseOxygen is given at a high flow rate of 6 to 7 liters a minute for 10 to 20 minutes at the start of a cluster headache.
Should I take medicine to prevent migraine headaches?
07/03/07, HealthwiseA migraine is a painful, recurring headache that is accompanied by nausea; vomiting; and sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smells. The throbbing headache often occurs on only one side of your head, although the pain can shift fro
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Should I take prescription drugs for tension headaches?
07/30/07, HealthwiseA tension headache causes constant, steady ache and tightness around your forehead, both temples, or the back of your head and neck. Usually, pain from a tension headache is mild to moderate. It doesn't usually keep you from doing your da
Dihydroergotamine
02/13/04, HealthwiseNotify your doctor immediately if you experience an irregular heartbeat; nausea; vomiting; weakness; or coldness, numbness, or pain in the hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Aspirin, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine
07/26/07, HealthwiseStop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Symptoms include black, bloody, or tarry stools, and coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine
02/06/04, HealthwiseIf your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse, stop taking acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine and contact your doctor.
Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine (oral)
01/04/08, HealthwiseAcetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Acetaminophen and butalbital (oral)
07/08/04, HealthwiseAvoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers except under the supervision of your doctor. These may also make you drowsy.
Aspirin/butalbital/caffeine
08/10/04, HealthwiseNever take more aspirin/butalbital/caffeine than is prescribed for you. If your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
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