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I have recently been diagnosed with Cluster Headaches and have been prescribed injections of Imitrex to treat them. I've recently come to realize that I also suffer from depression; but the insert in the Imitrex package said that it can't be taken with SSRIs or other types of antidepressants. The Cluster Headaches are so painful, that I don't want to stop taking the Imitrex; as it has provided great relief. On the other hand, my quality of life is declining due to the...
Full Question: I am a 59 year old female with a history of migraine headaches. I have found great success with Imitrex Nasal spray, giving... Read more »
Full Question: I have been suffering migraines for over 35 years ,and although find relief with Imitrex, oral and injectable, I have just... Read more »
Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer... Read more »
Full Question: I have suffered very severe migraines since I was about 4 years old, and I am now 26. I have tried many different... Read more »
A Migraine and medication question just came in for our Ask the Clinician column. There is so much confusion about this that it's become... Read more »
A potentially lethal form of drug poisoning called serotonin syndrome is often overlooked, a reporter has found. She talks to experts about the... Read more »
New research has found that triptans, a class of meds used to treat migraines, may cause a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.... Read more »
Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cells of the brain, in platelets, and in the intestine. In the central nervous system, it... Read more »
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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve... Read more »
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Generic Name: SUMATRIPTAN TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (sue-muh-TRIP-tan) Uses Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches,... Read more »
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