Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, headache, nausea, blurred vision, change in sexual interest/ability, hair loss, constipation, heartburn, or change in appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many...
Read moreAtivan is an medication used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It has been approved for short term use, but has not been studied or... Read more »
Full Question: Last year I developed a severe migraine that lasted for 3 months and left me unable to work. On January 8 of this year I... Read more »
A 2010 study showed that neck pain is more common as a symptom of Migraine than nausea.2 (See Neck Pain as a Migraine Symptom.) Now... Read more »
Full Question: What is the latest information about what medications are safe to take during pregnancy? Some of my doctors say Imitrex is... Read more »
We all know how difficult it can be to get good Migraine and headache care. You'd think it would be getting easier, but with the state of... Read more »
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
Information presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (April, 2009) indicates that glutamate receptors may play a... Read more »
Aromatherapy is often called an "alternative therapy. Based on my experience, I would prefer to call aromatherapy a "complementary therapy," one... Read more »
Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment regimens for headache and Migraine prevention. When we buy supplements, most of us assume... Read more »
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Prevention Not all migraine headaches can be prevented. However, identifying your headache triggers can help to reduce the frequency and severity of... Read more »