Headache & Migraine Medications
(listed alphabetically)
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Fentanyl
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Fioricet (Esgic)
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- Rx, analgesic, barbiturate,
opiate agonist (when mixed with codeine)
- Acetaminophen, butalbital,
caffeine.
Butalbital is a barbiturate used for its sedative effects.
- effective for many, but addictive
- very high rebound profile. Do not take
more than two or three days per week
- generic not recommended
- This drug combination is in the FDA
pregnancy category C. This means that its effects on an unborn baby are
not known. Do not take this medication without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant.
- This drug combination passes into
breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine has
not been approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
- see:
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Fiorinal
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- Rx, analgesic, barbiturate, opiate
agonist (when mixed with codeine)
- Aspirin, butalbital,
caffeine.
Butalbital is a barbiturate used for its sedative effects.
- effective for many, but addictive
- causes rebound headaches when taken
often
- generic not recommended
- This drug combination is in the FDA
pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
aspirin/butalbital/caffeine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Aspirin/butalbital/caffeine passes
into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
- see:
Fioricet and Fiorinal for
Headaches/Migraine
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Frova (Frovatriptan)
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- Rx, abortive, triptan
- forms available: tablets
- Do NOT take Frova if you have
uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease or a history of heart
disease, hemiplegic or basilar Migraine, circulation problems, or have
had a stroke.
- Do NOT take Frova within 24 hour of
taking another triptan or any ergotamine medication.
- Frovatriptan is in the FDA pregnancy
category C. This means that it is not known whether frovatriptan will
harm an unborn baby. Do not take the medication without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment.
- It is not known whether frovatriptan
passes into breast milk. Do not take frovatriptan without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Tell your doctor if you:
- are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant
- are breastfeeding or planning to
breastfeed
- are allergic to any medications
- are taking any other medications
- have any history of chest pain,
shortness of breath, or palpitations
- have any risk factors for heart
disease including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol,
family history of heart disease, overweight, smoking,
- Potential side effects:
- Discontinue and contact your doctor
immediately if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or
face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat or tightness, pain, pressure or
heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw; or a rash or itching.
- Continue, but talk to your doctor if
you experience dizziness; fatigue (tiredness); headache (other than a
migraine); paresthesia (a feeling of tingling); dry mouth; flushing (hot
flashes); feeling hot or cold; chest pain; indigestion; or pain in
joints or bones.
- see:
Frova: Newest Triptan on U.S.
Market
- more info
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Material on this page is for
informational purposes only,
and should not be construed as medical advice.
Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications.
