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Valproate Medications, Pregnancy, and Migraine

The FDA is reminding health care professionals of the risk of major birth defects (MBDs) in babies exposed to one of the few medications to be FDA approved for Migraine prevention during the mother's pregnancy. Valproate sodium and related medications subject to this warning include: divalproex sodium: Depakote, Depakote CP, Depakote... Read moreChevron
posted 12/07/2009, comments (0)|
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Medications effective for Bipolar II and Migraines?

Full Question:     Some research indicates a very high correlation between migraines and Bipolar II.  Are there any medications that are effective for someone with co-existing conditions? Jan.     Answer:   Dear Jan;   Good question! Yes, there are medications that can be used for both bipolar disorder... Read moreChevron
posted 02/01/2009, comments (0)|
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My husband had the same problems

He took Depakote for 3 months and it was horrible.  He gained a lot of weight despite reducing his daily calorie intake and exercising; his memory was so bad, he couldn't get through a take out order for our family of four without forgetting something; his migraines actually got worse on the drug and he started to feel depressed.  He... Read moreChevron
posted 01/22/2009, comments (2)|
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Can Depakote become a daily regimen in hemiplegic Migraine treatment?

Full Question:     Recently, while in the ER I was given depokote and magnesium in addition to other medications for nausea and pain to treat a hemiplegic migraine episode.        Can depokote become a daily regimine in hemplegic migraine treatment? Mrs. McCullough.     Answer:... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2008, comments (0)|
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Migraine Preventive Topamax May Cause Birth Defects

A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax (topiramate) alone or along with other neuronal stabilizing agents during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects.   Research has shown that many medications of this type increase the risk of... Read moreChevron
posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)|
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