what is the new medication called that they use for migraines?  i think its zomig or something but im not sure
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Zomig is one of the newer medications used for migraines. Imitrex and Maxalt are two others.\n\nThey are a class of medications called 5HT receptor agonists which are serotonin receptors.
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I would look in a totally different direction to get relief.\n\nThere is a one-time treatment Atlasprofilax that usually makes the migraine disappear - of course there is no guarantee.\n\nI have experienced the amazing effects myself... :-)\n\nNow, the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. And it's worth to travel a far way to make the experience!
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Yes i have tried it. Its ok for a little while but i wasnt impressed with it. It also dried out on my head. I mean if you want something thats quick to dull the pain try it, or you can just use Migraine Ice, its the same thing to me.
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My sister gets migranes and uses Dramamine (for motion sickness) and Ibuprophen. She says the combination works like magic.
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the doctors are full of crap?   why, because they wouldn't give you a shot of demerol?\n\nseriously, have you tried the "triptans", such as Imitrex and Relpax?  they are actually so effective for migraines that they are used to diagnose them.  in other words, if one of them doesn't work on your headache, chances are it isn't even a migraine, or it may be a combination headache of more than one type.\n\nfor a combination or cluster headache, it's always good to just try some over the counter Excedrin Migraine, plus 25 mg of Phenergan if you have it.   then try and rest in a dark room for at least an hour.\n\nBTW, the person who said to ignore the caffeine suggestion is just wrong.   caffeine is a trigger, but once a migraine begins, caffeine can also help:  one of its metabolites, Theobromine, is a vasodilator, and increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain and muscles.
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I don't know what's available in the US - is there no possibility to do something against the cause...?\n\nFor migraines and back aches (without organic cause) go for a one-time manual treatment called Atlasprofilax - the effects are amazing.
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I am a long standing sufferer of migraines and what u describe certainly sounds like one (but go to see your doctor to get it checked out). There are a number of prescriptions you can have but i have recently seen a neurologist and he has suggested pure oxygen. 5 minutes of pure oxygen apparently gets rid of the migraine. I am yet to try it but thought id pass this info on. You can buy oxygen in canisters online. very popular for hangovers aswell. chocolate/alcohol and stress are the main factors for my migraines which i now try to avoid. hope this info is of help to you.
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You really should get a prescription migraine med that doesn't contain caffeine.  I take Imitrex, I have no problems sleeping with it and it stops a migraine in its track when you take it at the first sign.  Now that you have taken medication, I would take anything else to counteract it, you could cause an interactions.  Maybe take a super hot bath, that always gets me tired.
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There are at least 300 different types of headaches according to the International Headache Society classification of headache. If you are experiencing recurrent severe headaches you should be evaluated by a physician, preferably a headache specialist. That being said, assuming you suffer from migraines the best medications would be the triptans. Triptans are a class of medications which are migraine specific. They work by simulating specific types of serotonin. The pain of migraine is due to swelling and inflammation of cerebral arteries. These medications bind to the blood vessels and bring them back to their normal size. They also bind to the nerves that are causing the inflammation decreasing their release of inflammatory chemicals.\nThese medications are only available by prescription. There are currently seven different ones. Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, Axert, Amerge, Frova and Relpax. You should be aware that all medications which are taken on an as needed basis have the potential for causing rebound headaches if they are taken more than 2 days per week on a regular basis. This is true whether your taking Imitrex or Excedrin.\nAgain, you should have a complete evaluation. \nGood Luck\n\nGary A. L'Europa MD\nFellow of the American Headache Society\nDirector, NeuroHealth\nMedical Director, The NeuroHealth Headache Center\n227 Centerville Rd\nWarwick, RI 02886
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i think its called lamosil
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I get really severe migraine too and I feel for you.  I take medication for mine and that is the only thing that helps me (Imitrex) but before Imitrex came out I used to put an ice pack on the affected side (sometimes a bag of frozen corn or frozen peas because you could contour it to your head), lie in a darkened room and (all the above answers are great, by the way) place a hot water bottle, not too hot, on my abdomen as this would help to draw the flow of blood away from the head. Hope that helps.
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Different medications work for some and not others. My MD had me try Midrin and it didn't work.\n\nHe had me try 5 different drugs before we found one that relieved my migraine.
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The over-the-counter and prescription medications that are used to treat migraine pain fall into two general categories: those for use during an attack and those that help prevent attacks. A sufferer may need to take different medications to address distinct symptoms. For example, some drugs can help relieve the nausea and vomiting, while others may ease the head pain.\n\n"It's important to have as many drug options as possible for migraine," says FDA's Levin, "because different people respond differently to medications, and what works for one patient may not help the next."\n\nAn over-the-counter drug may help some migraine sufferers with mild to moderate pain. In January 1998, a version of extra-strength Excedrin called "Excedrin Migraine" became the first over-the-counter medicine specifically approved by FDA for migraine.\n\nPeople who want to use an over-the-counter migraine medication should see their doctor anyway, Levin says, to rule out more serious conditions. (See "Should You Call a Doctor?")
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Talk to your doctor about Imitrex.  It's available in pills, nasal spray, or self-injector.\n\nCodeine will also help with the symptoms. \n\nIf you don't want to go the prescription route, try using ginger root.  It's a natural anti-nausea agent, and will help stop a migraine in its tracks.  It wont make one BETTER, but it can stop it from getting worse.\n\nThe fastest way to administer is to buy ginger root powder (available in grocery stores in the spices aisle), and add a half-teaspoonful to your favorite tea.  If it's taste is a little too much for you, you can buy it in pill form at most vitamin/supplement stores.  (Also great for helping prevent motionsickness!)\n\nCaffeine sometimes works.\n\nIf the symptoms are particularly bad, I like a cold compress in a pitch dark room in an attempt to sleep it off.  If you room isn't dark enough, tape tinfoil on the inside of the windows to block light.  If you don't have a cold compress, point a small fan at your face.\n\nThe best thing you can do about migraines is learn what your triggers are.  Sometimes it's food (or food combinations), too much light, too much heat, too much exertion, etc.  But involving a doctor is always a good idea.\n\nIf you get a migraine, try to write down everything you did prior to it, hopefully you will be able to narrow down some of your triggers over time.\n\nBest of luck to ya.
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get checked out to see if youre having migraines.  i've had them since i was a kid and i've finally found a doctor who listened and he gave me meds and now i have no idea how i've lived without them.  get checked out, it's worth it.
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Topamax works great on migraines. You just have to find the dosage that is right for you. I was up to 400mg a day, but it does cause a lot of side effects. Need more info e-mail me. lkarr1979@aol.com
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B-Complex vitamins and magnesium work for some people.I read about it in Prevention Magazine and told several people and it worked for some.A negative ion generator(negative ionizer)is also supposed to work for migraine headaches as well as a lot of other things,including depression.