Tosymra (sumatriptan) - Migraine.com
Tosymra (sumatriptan nasal spray) is used as an acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. 1. What is the active ingredient in Tosymra? The active ingredient in Tosymra is sumatriptan, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. 2
Zomig® (zolmitriptan) for Migraine Treatment
Zomig ® (zolmitriptan) is a medicine used to treat migraines in adults. It is a type of drug called a serotonin receptor agonist. Zomig provides symptom relief, but it does not prevent future migraines. 1,2. Zomig was first approved as a swallowable tablet. It is now also available in a dissolving tablet (Zomig ZMT) and as a nasal spray.
A migraine revelation all about my nose. | Migraine.com
A migraine revelation all about my nose. By rachelprib. 10 min read. 0. I cannot remember a point in my life when there wasn't a dull ache somewhere in my head. And after years of suffering through the pain of a migraine and coming to accept it as part of my life, I found out that the answer may have been right under my nose the whole time ...
DHE (dihydroergotamine) and ergotamine - Migraine.com
Ergots include drugs that contain dihydroergotamine (DHE) or ergotamine. Examples include: 4. Cafergot ® (ergotamine and caffeine) tablets. DHE 45 ® (dihydroergotamine mesylate) injection. Ergomar ® (ergotamine tartrate) dissolving tablets. Migergot ® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) suppository. Migranal ® (dihydroergotamine mesylate ...
Prescription Drugs for Migraine
Zavzpret® (zavegepant) nasal spray; Opioid drugs. Narcotic opioid drugs may be used to treat migraine pain. But opioids are habit-forming and can cause dependence. They are used only when you cannot take or do not get relief from other drugs. 1,3. Anti-nausea drugs
How Do You Treat a Migraine That Won't Stop?
The typical dose is 60 mg via IV. When toradol fails or is not available, 75 mg of diclofenac is another option. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Procholorperazine (Compazine), and Promethazine (Phenergan) are commonly used to treat status migrainosus when first-line NSAIDs fail. They all have the risk of causing temporary dystonia or akathisia.
Hope at Last, From a Green Lamp - Migraine.com
<p>I'm now trying the Norb green bulb which I bought on eBay for lucky deal. Retail isn't expensive anyhow and I'm pairing it with a gooseneck desklamp that I can easily move about the house. <br> <br> I do other kinds of photo therapy already -- <br> <br> UVB light for vitamin D, takes only 1-5 min/side depending on melanin amount <br> visible red + near …
Was Sleeping Triggering My Migraine Attacks?
Taking a quick nap when those first hot twinges started could stop a full-blown migraine from taking over my day. Then, when lying in bed like an immovable slug waiting for my head pain to run its course, sleeping eased my pain levels. Sleep and I went together like peas and carrots or Forest Gump and running — until my migraines changed it all.
Trying Two New Abortives for My Chronic Migraine
Two of these newer medications are Ubrelvy and Nurtec ODT. Ubrelvy: The Ubrelvy came as a pill form. I was surprised by the size of this pill. It is a large pill. The Ubrelvy prescription comes with 10 individually packaged pills. Nurtec ODT: The Nurtec ODT came as an orally dissolvable tablet. The Nurtec ODT prescription comes in a quantity of ...
Debating When to Take Abortive Medications - Migraine.com
Medications taken at the start of an attack. Migraine abortive medications are prescriptions such as Relpax, Maxalt, and Imitrex. These drugs are intended to be used at the initial onset of a migraine, meaning as soon as you feel it coming on. This approach allows the drug to work more effectively at getting rid of the migraine.