Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Migraine and Headache Clinicial Trial Updates February 28, 2010

Many of us have heard about clinical trials, but I wonder how many of us have given much thought about being in one? It sounds like a daunting experience, but actually it is a good way to play a more active role in our health care, be exposed to new, cutting edge treatments and help with scientific data. Clinical trials are biomedical or... Read moreChevron
posted 02/28/2010, comments (0)|
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraine Term of the Day: Side Effects

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron
posted 02/25/2010, comments (0)|
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraine Medication Labeling Changes

Do you ever wonder if you have the most current information about your Migraine and headache medications? It can be difficult to keep up with the changes made to the labeling of medications. Fortunately, the FDA's MedWatch program makes it easier to keep up. Each month, they publish a list of all updates and changes to medication labeling.... Read moreChevron
posted 01/20/2010, comments (0)|
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Topamax and loss of interest in sex?

Full Question:   Has anyone else had a serious decrease in their sex drive on Topamax? Mine is almost nil now & I don't know what to do... it's going to affect my relationship soon but I need the medicine.... any solutions? Tony.     Answer:   Dear Tony;   Yes, decreased libido is a know potential side effect... Read moreChevron
posted 01/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Doctor visit

I went to see a family doctor yesterday. I really like him. He's really nice and actually listened to me and believed me when I told him about how bad my headaches were. He's going to have me take a higher dose of topamax. Instead of taking 100 mgs of topamax a day, I'll be taking 125 mgs for 2 weeks. Then he wants to up... Read moreChevron