Headache & Migraine: Medications

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  • Dihydroergotamine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Notify your doctor immediately if you experience an irregular heartbeat; nausea; vomiting; weakness; or coldness, numbness, or pain in the hands, feet, arms, or legs.

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  • Aspirin, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine

    Drug
    07/26/07, Healthwise

    Stop 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.

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  • Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine

    Drug
    02/06/04, Healthwise

    If your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse, stop taking acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine and contact your doctor.

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  • Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine (oral)

    Drug
    01/04/08, Healthwise

    Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

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  • Acetaminophen and butalbital (oral)

    Drug
    07/08/04, Healthwise

    Avoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers except under the supervision of your doctor. These may also make you drowsy.

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  • Aspirin/butalbital/caffeine

    Drug
    08/10/04, Healthwise

    Never 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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  • 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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  • 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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