Q. My doctor prescribed several medications for my migraine attacks, including naproxen tablets, zolmitriptan nasal spray and droperidol injections. Which medication should I use first? A. Your healthcare provider is wise to prescribe multiple treatment choices. All migraine patients should have at least two medication…
Migraine occurs approximately three times more frequently in women than men. The exact reason(s) for this difference is not completely understood, but hormone fluctuations are considered to be a main culprit. Approximately three out of four women with migraine experience attacks that correspond to their…
All questions are answered by: Richard Wenzel, PharmD Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit St. Josephýs Hospital, Chicago, IL Perhaps more than any group of medications, the triptans have contributed to the improved recognition and treatment of migraine and other types of headache. Introduced in the…
All questions answered by: Richard Wenzel, PharmD Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL Approximately 15 million migraine sufferers exclusively use over-the-counter medications to treat their illness. This preference for OTC drugs results from several factors, including the ease of purchasing OTC…
Q. I take topiramate, aspirin and sumatriptan for my migraines. I would like to donate blood to help the Hurricane Katrina victims, but wonder if this is possible with these drugs? A. I commend your efforts to assist others in need, especially as a blood…
Q. The government has removed Vioxx from the market, which to me seems like a drastic measure. I had success with Vioxx for my migraine, but should I now worry? A. Actually, the US Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) did not remove Vioxx from…
Q. Ever since having a baby I have been experiencing an average of one migraine attack per week. For home use, I was given Migranal (dihydroergotamine nasal spray). Last night I had to take the Migranal for the first time and much to my disappointment…
Q. I’m a cluster sufferer and often use injectable sumatriptan pens several times daily during my worst bouts. It’s the only thing that works. But my local pharmacy and my insurance company give me grief about the amount of sumatriptan I use, meaning I have…
All questions answered by: Rich Wenzel, Pharm.D. Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL Q. My migraine attacks are becoming more frequent, so my doctor prescribed topiramate (Topamax®). I have taken birth control pills for many years and I just read that…
Questions answered by: Rich Wenzel, Pharm.D. Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, IL Q. My migraine attacks are becoming more frequent, so my doctor prescribed topiramate (Topamax®). I have taken birth control pills for many years and I just read that topiramate…
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