wots the best medication for migranes?
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as a natural therapist i would recommend a few alternate remedy's; try lying down in a dark quiet room, rub tiger balm on your temples & presure points around your neck ,try to make sure you drink plenty of water,see a eye specialist if you need glasses & maybe even see a chiropracter maybe you have a knot or a disk out! (P.S sounds weird but it may be cause you need to do a number 2) good luck & hopefully i havent cause a headache with all of my suggestions lol
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Have you tried some of the prophylactic medications in addition to the traditional migraine medications?  I use beta blockers; a class of drug used to treat angina and high blood pressure. The dosage I take each day is 40mg of propranolol (brand name is Inderal)  Also my doctor told me that a low dose (12.5mg - 25mg) of amitriptyline daily will help prevent migraines and lessen the pain if one occurs. The brand name is Elavil.  This medicine was originally (and still is in high doses) prescribed to treat depression.  You might want to ask you physician about these drugs if you have not yet tried them.  Good luck.
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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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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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Many things can be the cause of a migraine.  It has been proven that 25% of the people who get migraines if they take the herb "Feverfew" it will help them.  I use to have migraines and I used the Feverfew along with Ibuprofen.  The good thing is you can take it on an empty stomach and it won't hurt you.  You can buy it a Walmart but be sure you get the 380mg. and take at least two at a time.  They say if you get them ofen take one Feverfew daily and it will keep the migranes away.  Good luck and God Bless.
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I take Excedrin Migraine. Migraine is gone in 20mins.
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As far as homeopathic/natural things go-- I found that feverfew tea (or now I think they have tablets) was a natural ingredient that helped migraines.  I didn't like the tea, so this one didn't work that great for me.\n\nWhat really helped me, was to up my intake of B vitamins/niacin.  That did help me prevent/get ride of a significant number of migraines.\n\nGood luck-- I know they are pretty miserable.
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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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You really need to see a doctor for this but until you do Excedrine makes a pain reliever that is called Excedrine Migrane and they can work if taken early enough. Migrane's are different for different people, pleas make sure that you talk to your doctor.
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Yeah, I get them! I found a medication that works for me. It's called Amerge and is from the triptan family that Imitrex is from (though imitrex did NOT work for me). I suggest you keep a diary for a few months. Write down what you eat, what your activities are, and if you come into contact with strong perfumes, etc. Also record your migraines with time, strength, duration, symptoms, etc. Often people have more than one type of migraine. This will help you figure out what triggers your migraines. Take the journal to your physician!!!
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Hi. I can relate. I am a brain tumor survivor and I know how bad migraines can really be. Whats worked for me is the eucolyptus and spearmint all natural headache relief available at Bath and Body Works. Also, if available have someone massage your temples while you close your eyes and relax. Prescriptions don't work for some of us. Hope this helps. \n\nGood luck and best wishes,\n\nChris
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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 suffer from recurrent migranes.  the medicine that dr.'s prescribe all will put you to sleep.  what i try to do is catch the warning signs.  slight headache, blurred vision, flashing lights in eyes, or dizzy.  and take a bc powder and 2 advil or 2 aleve.  some times it helps but not always.  if not get a cold towel lay in a cold quiet room, pray and try to sleep it off sometimes it takes a few days.  just try to watch what you eat, stay out of the sun.  and just try to see what may be causing them.  oh yaeh also try not to stress.  i hope i helped!
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Hi, for me is dairy, and citrics.  Also, too much exposure to the sun.  I try to avoid any of these in excess, and if I still get a migrane, I drift to my room, cool it a little, close the drapes and take a "Maxalt".  I get better about 4 or 5 hours later, if I get some sleep.
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i can tell you some herbs to use to treat the migraines if you want.\nthere were no significant differences between hemiparesis or hemiplegia
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Lifestyle changes. Finding and avoiding things that cause headache is one way to reduce how often attacks happen and how painful they are. Your diet, the amount of stress in your life, and other lifestyle habits may add to getting migraines. Eating a healthful diet, quitting smoking, and reducing your alcohol intake may help improve your headaches. Learn stress reduction techniques and find other positive ways to cope with stress. Try to get on a regular sleep pattern.\n\nMedicine. There are two ways to approach the treatment of migraine headache with drugs: prevent the attacks, or relieve the symptoms during the attacks. Many people with migraine use both forms of treatment. Some medicines used to help prevent attacks include drugs that were designed to treat epilepsy and depression. To relieve symptoms during attacks, your doctor may start by telling you to take over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen. If these drugs don’t work to give you relief, your doctor can prescribe types of drugs called ergotamines or triptans. Ergotamines narrow the blood vessels, which helps the migraine’s throbbing pain. Triptans are new types of drugs that relieve pain by both narrowing blood vessels and balancing the chemicals in the brain. Hormone therapy may help some women whose migraines seem to be linked to their menstrual cycle. Work with your doctor to choose the best medicine for you.
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You need something stronger - Migraleve maybe or co-codamol soluble - they work fast xx