Headache & Migraine: Medications

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  • Acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene

    Drug
    07/08/04, Healthwise

    Avoid other over-the-counter and prescription products that contain acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter preparations.

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  • Divalproex sodium

    Drug
    03/13/08, Healthwise

    You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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  • Beta-blockers for migraine headaches

    Article
    07/03/07, Healthwise

    Beta-blockers relax blood vessels. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain.

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  • Calcium channel blockers for migraine headaches

    Article
    07/03/07, Healthwise

    Calcium channel blockers reduce the amount of narrowing (constriction) of the blood vessels. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain.

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  • Ergotamine

    Drug
    08/11/04, Healthwise

    Ergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins that supply blood to the head). Ergotamine is also involved in altering blood flow patterns that are associated with vascular headaches.

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  • Methysergide

    Drug
    08/30/04, Healthwise

    Notify your doctor immediately if you experience leg cramps when walking; hip, side, or chest pain; painful urination; shortness of breath; or coldness, numbness, or pain in your hands, feet, arms, or legs.

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  • Tension Headaches - Medications

    Article
    07/30/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor may prescribe medicine to both treat and prevent tension headaches. He or she may first suggest you try a nonprescription drug, which usually has fewer side effects than prescription drugs. The type of tension headache

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  • Sumatriptan (oral/nasal)

    Drug
    11/13/07, Healthwise

    Sumatriptan can cause serious side effects on the heart, including heart attack or stroke. Although these side effects are rare, do not use this medication if you have a history of heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, ische

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  • Sumatriptan (injection)

    Drug
    11/13/07, Healthwise

    Sumatriptan can cause serious side effects on the heart, including heart attack or stroke. Although these side effects are rare, do not use this medication if you have a history of heart disease, angina (chest pain), blood circulation problems, ische

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  • Topiramate

    Drug
    06/13/08, Healthwise

    You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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