Sentences with phrase «prescribed migraine medications»

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His primary care physician had him on six different medications, some prescribed for migraines, others for depression, and still others for the side effects from the migraine meds.

«At a time in history when an unprecedented number of people are getting hooked on narcotic opiates by way of prescribed medications — as is the case with migraine sufferers as well — we owe it to ourselves as physicians to try medications that could work without the risk of addiction,» says Klein.

The authors note that clinicians must consider medication efficacy, potential side effects, and possible medication - related adverse events when prescribing acute medications for migraine.

Doctors prescribe various medications that either treat acute migraine attacks or help prevent them.

He suggests working with a neurologist or sexual medicine specialist, who may prescribe a vasodilator (including an erectile dysfunction drug such as Viagra), a migraine medication such as Imitrex, or a neurostabilizing drug such as Neurontin.

Step 3 — If you are taking any prescribed medications for migraine or over-the-counter remedies like ibuprofen or Excedrin, be careful to limit yourself to only treating twice per week.

I had never taken any serious medication prior to this (other than for strep throat, migraines, etc.) I was prescribed Paxil for my anxiety since it's a widely - used medication with a high success rate.

Topamax is prescribed as an anti-seizure medication that is also used to treat chronic migraines.