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Antimigraine drugs are medicines used to prevent or reduce the severity of migraine headaches.
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How are antimigraine drugs to be used?
Antimigraine drugs are used to treat headaches once they have started. These drugs should not be taken to prevent headaches.
Who should not take antimigraine drugs?
people with coronary heart disease, circulatory problems, or high blood pressure should not take these medicines unless directed to do so by their physicians.
What interactions may occur with antimigraine drugs?
Sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt) and zolmitriptan (Zomig) may interact with ergotamine. These drugs should not be taken within 24 hours of taking any drug containing ergotamine.
What medical conditions should you tell your doctor about before using antimigraine drugs?
Coronary heart disease Angina (crushing chest pain) Circulatory problems or blood vessel disease High blood pressure Liver problems Kidney problems Any infection Eye problems.
What are the side effects of antimigraine drugs?
fluid retention, flushing; high blood pressure; unusually fast or slow heart rate; numbness; tingling; itching; nausea; vomiting; weakness; neck or jaw pain and stiffness; feelings of tightness, heaviness, warmth, or coldness; sore throat
Is depakote an anti-psychotic drug?
No, depakote is an antiseizure/mood stabilizer/antimigraine medication.In bipolar patients in manic psychosis or depressive psychosis it may help end the psychosis by ending the mood episode, but its only acting indirectly. A antipsychotic should also be prescribed in these situations to directly control the psychosis.
What drugs are medical drugs?
Drugs that are prescribed by a doctor are medical drugs.
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