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posted 04/10/2009, comments (0)

Migraine Medications and "Passing" Drug Screenings

In our Question and Answer section and in my email, I'm seeing some questions about "passing" drug screenings when taking medications for Migraine. I've been there myself when I had a job that required drug screening in advance of employment. I worried because I'd recently taken Fioricet for my Migraines and Xanax for anxiety.... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)

Transformed Migraine Risk Increased by Some Medications

In learning about Migraines and headaches, we've learned that taking some medications more than two or three days a week can lead to medication overuse headache, aka rebound. We've also learned that medication overuse is a factor in 80% of cases of transformed Migraine. Now, there's additional evidence that any use of barbiturates such as... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comment (1)

New baby!!

In my last post we were 35 weeks pregnant and very worried about our baby. We had so many complications during the pregnancy we just didn't know how things were going to turn out. On July 24, 2008 at 4:04pm we welcomed a perfect baby girl into the world. Mya Ann arrived at 7lbs 11oz and 20 inches long. I thank God for giving me this little... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2008, comments (0)

Alternatives

Hi! I am dealing with many of the same problems - have tried many many meds to no avail - and triptans don't work. I get frustrated because MDs seem to blame me b/c I'm not finding solutions. I am also in a position where I haven't been able to work for a year - I'm going to persue disability. I may have some options you... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/20/2008, comments (3)

Maxalt (or preferably Maxalt MLT which melts in your mouth at same price) is very good

Maxalt (or preferably Maxalt MLT which melts in your mouth at same price) is very good. It is in triptan family of drugs. You get only 9 to a Rx but since one makes me sleep, I break it in half and it works well, and I get 18 that way. Bad news it is very expensive, but my insurance covers all but $30. Good news is that I... Read more Chevron

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