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05/21/07 #5 - Doctor says no Imigran (Imitrex) with sertraline (Zoloft)?

Full Question: I have suffered very severe migraines since I was about 4 years old, and I am now 26.  I have tried many different prescription drugs, and found that Imigran Nasal spray did the best job for me, as I constantly vomit not long after I get an aura.  However, I have been put on Sertraline (Zoloft) 150mg (antidepressant) and I... Read moreChevron
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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #21

Full Question:I read in a newspaper article that the FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory to warn physicians of the hazards of mixing migraine medication such as Amerge, Frova, and Imitrex with anti-depression medications such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft because of the danger of potential life-threatening serotonin syndrome. What are you views... Read moreChevron
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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #29

Full Question:I’ve read several different articles stating that anti-depressants can be used to prevent headaches and Migraines, but none of them talk about how they work to in prophylaxis. Can you explain? Thank you, Marijane.Answer: Dear Marijane; Depends on what type of headache. There is very little positive data on tricyclic... Read moreChevron
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Migraine and Menstural Cycle

My family doctor says that birth control pills can make a migraine worse. Now I have went to another doctor, an OBGYN, She put me on Mircette. I had a migraine when I started my period and then no more so far. My question is do many doctors use this as a treatment and does it work in the long run? I do feel alot better compared to the... Read moreChevron
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Migraine is kicking my butt today...

It's just one of those days. Really, I'm fortunate that days like today, which used to occur up to five times a week, are now infrequent for me.Today, Migraine is kicking my butt, hard.A cold front was moving in last night, plus I slept longer than I should have. Put those two triggers together, and they can mean trouble. I've taken... Read moreChevron

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