December 28, 1992, marked a new era for Migraine sufferers with FDA approval of injectable Imitrex (sumatriptan). Imitrex was the first Migraine abortive triptan medication, a class of medications that many Migraineurs would come to call “miracle drugs.” Imitrex tablets were approved by the FDA in 1995. Since then, six more triptans have entered the market – Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Axert, Frova, and Relpax.
Although triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options,...
Read moreAlthough triptans are a marked improvement over previous treatment options, many Migraineurs have not been fully satisfied with their... Read more »
Full Question: I am a bit confused about MOH. Can naproxen sodium (Aleve, etc) cause it? I don't see it listed among the usual suspects.... Read more »
In April, I reported on a new Migraine abortive medication, Trexima. Trexima combines sumatriptan (Imitrex) and naproxen sodium. Two... Read more »
Treximet is the newest Migraine abortive medication on the market. In a way, it's not new because it contains sumatriptan,... Read more »
Back in February, I told you about an offer for coupons to get your first prescription of Treximet free and discount coupons... Read more »
One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally effective. There are three... Read more »
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Sodium hydroxide is a very strong chemical that is also known as lye and caustic soda. This article discusses poisoning from touching, breathing in... Read more »
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Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash) is a chemical found in many household and industrial products. This article focuses on... Read more »
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Clinitest poisoning occurs from swallowing tablets used to test how much blood sugar (glucose) is in a person's urine. Clinitest tablets are not... Read more »
Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb has initiated a voluntary recall of a single lot of 5 mg tablets of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) because the tablets... Read more »