Migraine Headaches |
|
 |
|
Migraine is an often familial symptom of periodic attacks of vascular headache, commonly associated with irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea. Attacks are preceded by constriction of the cranial arteries which activates trigeminal nerve endings in the brain. During a migraine attack, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the brain (neurogenic inflammation) worsens the pain. It characteristically affects one side of the head. Some people have an aura before an attack consisting of flickering bright lights or blurring of vision. The mechanism which causes migraine is not yet discovered, but it is known that it is an organic neurological disease, not psychological. Headache is one of its symptoms. Products: Anti-Migraine agents
Depakote
An extended-release form of this drug, Depakote ER, is prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. The delayed-release tablets are also used for this purpose.
Depakote, in both delayed-release tablet and capsule form, is used to treat certain types of seizures and convulsions. It may be prescribed alone or with other epilepsy medications.
The delayed-release tablets are also used to control the manic episodes--periods of abnormally high spirits and energy--that occur in bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Imigran
Imigran is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by causing vasoconstriction (narrowing) of arteries and veins that supply blood to the head. Sumatriptan is used to treat vascular headaches such as migraine and cluster headaches. Sumatriptan will not prevent migraines or cluster headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will only treat a migraine or cluster headache that is already occurring. Sumatriptan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Topamax
Topamax (Topiramate) is an antiepileptic drug, prescribed to control both the mild attacks known as partial seizures and the severe tonic-clonic convulsions known as grand mal seizures. It is typically added to the treatment regimen when other drugs fail to fully control a patient's attacks.
|
|
Migraine Headaches
|
|
My Basket