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posted 06/06/2009, comment (1)

Axert FDA Approved For Adolescents.

Almotriptan, better known as Axert and Almogran, is one of eight triptan medications developed to abort a Migraine attack in adults. Until now, there has not been an FDA approved Migraine abortive treatment for adolescents under the age of 18. This week there was exciting news: the FDA approved Axert for... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (9)

Migraine Abortives Get Another Chance

As I may have mentioned in my SharePosts, I have had a hard time with increased Migraine pain in addition to my chronic head and neck pain recently. At my last doctor's visit, we increased my dose of Zonegran - and added another triptan - Relpax - to my toolbox. At the... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/20/2008, comments (9)

Migraines and Onions!

Just when I thought I had most of my Migraine triggers sorted out, I was hit with a new one this afternoon - chopping onions! Eating raw onions is one of my Migraine triggers, but I've been able to cook and chop them without a problem. While making Chipotle Pork Posle for dinner today, I needed a medium... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/17/2008, comments (2)

Back to daily migraines

Well, the Lyrica was definately working as a preventative, which I was aware of, even if it did not sound impressive... migraines three times a week and more for hormonal is way better than everyday. Plus the Axert just does not quite work as well as the Amerge and Imitrex, as in the migraine comes back, but I can avoid the more adverse... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/28/2008, comment (1)

What a pain in the head!!

I am unfortunately all too familiar with headache & migraine pain... I have however, noticed a different kind of pain that I can't identify. I'm wondering if anybody experiences this too? The pain comes on very suddenly and is very strong. It feels like my head is on the verge of exploding. The pain is not localised but engulfs my... Read more Chevron

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