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Migraine Non-prescriptive Medication
"We have really great Migraine-specific medications available, and they're not being prescribed to people who could benefit from them… Often, physicians prescribe nonspecific medications because medications such as Fiorinal and Fioricet may help take the edge off Migraine or tension-type headache; but what we have to realize is that the right thing is for the sufferer to have a specific diagnosis and choose treatment appropriate to the diagnosis.”
Dr. Richard B. Lipton
professor and vice...
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Migraines and Medications: Talk About Prescriptions Month 2007
Many of us with Migraine disease and headaches find ourselves in a position where medications are an integral part of our daily routine.... Read more »
11/5/07 #1: Why are abortive medications limited in quantity on...
Full Question:Why are abortive medications limited in quantity on prescription plans? I find that I take ASA before trying the abortive... Read more »
Five Non-Prescription Ways to Treat the Symptoms of ADHD
Probably the most popular method to treat ADHD in children is through the various ADHD medications. For many children the medications can... Read more »
Migraine Medications: FDA Requires New Warnings on OTCs
We frequently discuss that it's important for our doctors to know about any over-the-counter (OTC) medications we take for Migraines and... Read more »
Anxiety Research: Three Non-Prescription Ways to Lower Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety you may be looking for additional ways to lower your stress and anxiety in addition to traditional treatments. ... Read more »
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Migraines and Medications: Talk About Prescriptions Month 2007...
Many of us with Migraine disease and headaches find ourselves in a position where medications are an integral part of our daily routine. Medications... Read more »
FDA panel rejects non-prescription statin
For the third time in seven years, advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have voted to deny drugmaker Merck's request to make the... Read more »
No benefit found from non-prescription sleep aids
A new study has found no benefit from herbal supplements, dietary changes and non-prescription sleep aids to treat insomnia. Medications and... Read more »
Increased Patient Share of Prescription Costs Negatively Impac...
The cost of prescription drugs is a major topic of conversation amongst Migraineurs and other patients who need prescription medications. Even for... Read more »
Migraine Medication, Medicine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ApproachesMigraine treatment involves both treating acute attacks when they occur and developing preventive strategies for reducing the frequency and... Read more »
5 Non-Prescription Ways to Treat ADHD Symptoms
Sensory Integration Techniques It is believed by many special educators and developmental therapists that children who have disorders such as ADHD or autism may also have what is called Sensory Integration Dysfunction (sometimes also called...
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