New Study:
Migraine Preventive May Cause Birth Defects
A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the medication alone or along with other neuronal stabilizing agents during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects.
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Question of the Week
I am 40 year old male with a family history of migraines. I quickly build a tolerance to medications to treat the headaches. Is this normal? The other part of my question is can the pain affect my personality?
Poll of the Week
Would you consider taking a Migraine preventive that may be associated with an increased risk of birth defect?
Your options are:
- Sure - as long as I wasn't planning to have a child
- Yes, if it were medically necessary
- Probably not - I'd look for another preventive
- Definitely not!
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