Headache & Migraine: Medications
Migraine Headaches - Medications
07/03/07, HealthwiseDrugs are used to treat migraine symptoms after they have started (abortive drugs) as well as to prevent future attacks (preventive drugs). You may have to try several different drugs or types of drugs before you find the one that is
Ergotamines for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseErgotamine narrows blood vessels in the head (vasoconstriction), which relieves pain by reducing pressure on pain-sensitive structures in the head and scalp, which may be associated with cluster headaches. It may also affect certain brain
Calcium channel blockers for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseIt is not clear exactly how verapamil hydrochloride works to prevent cluster headaches.
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Lithium for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseIt is unclear how lithium prevents cluster headaches. It may affect the function of the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates sleep cycle, body temperature, and pituitary gland activity. Some experts believe that altered fu
Triptans for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseTriptans (sometimes referred to as 5-HT-1 receptor agonists) shrink the blood vessels in the brain, which may relieve pain by reducing pressure from inflammation that can occur with cluster headaches. Triptans may also affect certain
Cluster Headaches - Medications
04/11/08, HealthwiseMedicines may stop a cluster headache after it starts and prevent additional headaches from occurring. Finding the right medicine can take some time. You may need a combination of medicines to effectively treat your cluster headaches.
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