Tag Archives: Migraine Medication

    A new class-action lawsuit was brought against the makers of Excedrin Migraine when a migraine sufferer from Cherry Hill claimed that Novartis intentionally inflates the price of their popular pain medication, cashing in on migraine stigma. For years, Kerri Yingst would take Excedrin Migraine to relieve constant headaches, opting for the red-labeled package […]

    Topamax (topiramate) is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for migraines, but it carries many precautions. Before considering Topamax for migraine headache prevention, learn more about the possible debilitating side effects by talking to other topiramate users and reading the manufacturer’s warnings. What is Topamax? Topamax is an anti-epileptic drug that is […]

    Walk-in clinics are starting to replace urgent care and ER, and for good reason. Many now treat chronic illnesses like migraines, fibromyalgia, diabetes, and asthma, only without charging exorbitant prices or making you wait for hours. Here are some pros and cons to visiting a walk-in clinic for chronic migraine. Reasons to go […]

    Is it still a migraine if OTC painkillers help? Some, not all, migraine headaches can be relieved with over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications such as Advil and Tylenol. Still, despite assurances of safety by the FDA, even the most trusted of all mass-manufactured migraine relievers- pills like Excedrin Migraine and aspirin- can come with […]

    Brain zaps feel like an electrical buzzing sensation in your head. If you often feel a jolt of electricity in your brain, then it could be a symptom of migraine medication withdrawal. You’re not going crazy! Patients describe them as weird buzzing sounds that come when they’re trying to sleep, or sudden jolts […]

    If you take prescription medication for migraines, then it’s important to understand your doctor’s instructions clearly, without any doubt. Knowing how to read “doctor-ese” can sometimes help! Listed are some common abbreviations that physicians use when writing out prescriptions. What did he say? If it seems like your doctor’s orders are in a […]

    Which headache medicine works best for relieving migraines- Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen)? Here are some pros and cons to taking OTC pain relievers for migraines, such as Advil, Tylenol, and Excedrin. Deciding which kind of medicine to take for chronic pain depends on many different factors, such as where the pain is […]

Certain migraine medications can help to relieve migraine headaches, prevent migraine attacks, or nip them in the bud. Before starting a new migraine medication plan, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. While there are no medications formulated exclusively for migraine headaches, many patients have successfully decreased migraine attack incidents through the use of […]

    If you take the following migraine drugs, avoid all grapefruit products. Recently, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published an updated list including dozens of medications that can have deadly drug interactions when consumed with grapefruit juice or pulp, including many migraine prophylaxis drugs that are often prescribed for patients of chronic headaches. For […]

    Migraine pain relievers can be helpful for treating excruciating migraine headaches and neck pain, but they carry a heavy price tag- your safety. Whether you take over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics or prescription migraine drugs, it’s important to constantly monitor your medication usage in order to avoid side effects or accidental overdose. Here is a […]