We frequently discuss that it's important for our doctors to know about any over-the-counter (OTC) medications we take for Migraines and headaches. We also have to keep in mind that OTC medications can cause medication overuse headache just as easily as prescription medications.
The FDA has recently taken action action to help us use OTCs more safely. On April 28 (2009), The FDA issued a final rule that requires manufacturers of over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers to...
Full Question: I can't afford my migraine meds-my insurance does not cover. Is there an otc? I have 'lived' with migraines most of my... Read more »
Listen up, folks... TAKING OVER-THE-COUNTER OR PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATIONS OR MIGRAINE ABORTIVES MORE THAN TWO OR THREE DAYS A WEEK CAN... Read more »
Full Question:I am currently having migraines daily. This has been going on for 4 months. I have tried over the counter as well as... 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 »
Some people have said they don't vote because "one vote doesn't make any difference." A single vote may not make much difference,... 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 »
The first time I remember having a Migraine attack was when I was six-years-old. At the time, I didn’t realize what it was. There were these... Read more »
Review – “Handbook of Headache,” Second Edition by Randolph W. Evans, MD, and Ninan T. Mathew, MD Ranking: 5 stars out of 5 The cover... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Goals of Treatment of Migraine HeadacheThe goals of treatment for people with migraine headaches include: Reduce the frequency, severity, and... Read more »
It's that time of year again. That time when it's still summer, but time for school to start is sneaking up on us. Parents know that time all too... Read more »
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