new sufferer. doc prescribed treximet and also midrin. treximet did not work. has anyone taken both of these at the same time?
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11/ 3/08 11:37am
Pag,
It is generally recommended that naproxen (in Treximet) and acetaminophen (in Midrin) not be taken together. Also, both Treximet and Midrin are Migraine abortive mediations. They should not be taken together unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.
Teri
2/ 5/09 5:27pm
I would recommend trying Midrin FIRST. If that doesn't help within 2 doses, then do the Treximet (www.treximet.com). I've been told by my GP that NSAID in Treximet CAN be safely taken with the Tylenol in Midrin so you should be fine. But Teri might be right - I always recommend asking your OWN doctor and not a message board. :)
6/18/09 1:52pm
My doctor prescribed treximet first, do to not being able to take it as often as I have migraines, yesterday she prescribed midrin, she said it is safe. I just Pray something takes them completely away!!
7/10/10 9:53pm
I would suggest you talk to your own doctor and find one who specializes in migraines. Everyone has a different cause - I'm not refering to triggers. For example some may have migraines triggered by PMS. Mine were caused by a traumatic brain injury in a car accident many years ago. I have found unique ways with the help of a compassionate and knowledgable neurosurgeon how to control mine.
First and foremost you have to be straight with your doc. I neglected to tell mine that I rarely drink water and live in an area with high mineral content in the water - my last migraines med was a contributing factor to my developing kydney stones.
One should not mix meds without your doctor knowing and saying ok - very important to let them know your habits with foods, otc meds and drinks. Caffeine is an ingredient in many otc meds, foods, drinks and migraine meds. If caffeine is a trigger or contributing factor for you - this could be an issue.
I suggest you ask your doc about taking aleve daily and then trying the treximet. Do not do this without talking to your doc first.
As a migraine sufferer for 15 + yrs I wish you the very best.
Moderator's note: Aleve should not be taken daily. Please see the response to this answer.
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Hi, JB,
Your suggestion to see a Migraine specialist is a good one.
I do want to point out that everyone does NOT have a different cause for Migraine disease. Current research points toward genetics and overactive neurons in the brain for the cause of the disease. Even for those who never experience Migraines before a traumatic brain injury, it's thought that the genetic predisposition is quite probably present.
Additionally, Aleve should NOT be taken daily. It can cause medication overuse headache if taken more than two or three days a week, and increase the risk of developing transformed Migraine. For more information, see:
Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires and
Transformed Migraine - Risk Increased by Some Medications.
Teri