Headache Medications
(listed alphabetically)
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Reglan (Metoclopramide)
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- Rx, antiemetic, neuroleptic
- relieves pain, nausea, and vomiting
- oral, injectable, and suppositories
- lower incidence of side effects than
many such drugs, but possible side effects include sedation,
anticholinergic effects, hypotension, extrapyrimidal effects,
confusion
- contraindications: narrow-angle
glaucoma, some prostate conditions, severe hypotension, cardiac
arrhythmia
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Stadol
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- Rx, abortive, narcotic analgesic
- Brand name: Stadol in U.S. and Canada
- butorphanol
- nasal spray, IV or IM injectable
- sedating
- potentially addictive
- strong potential for rebound headaches
- Other medications: Be sure your doctor
knows if you are taking any of these medications: central nervous system
(CNS) depressants; tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil, Sinequain,
Tofranil, etc.; other narcotic pain medications.
- Potential side effects:
- Get emergency care if you experience:
cold, clammy skin; confusion; seizures; severe dizziness; severe
drowsiness; nervousness; restlessness; weakness; slow heartbeat;
difficulty breathing; small pupils.
- Check with your doctor as soon as
possible if you experience: fever, ringing or buzzing in ears, sore
throat, sneezing, sinus congestion, nosebleeds; blurred vision;
hallucinations; itching; rash; chest congestion; problems urinating;
fainting; ear pain.
- These side effects usually do not
require medical care, but check with your doctor if any of these are
bothersome or continue: Anxiety; burning, crawling, or prickling feeling
of skin; euphoria; behavioral changes; stomach pain; strange dreams;
trembling; hot feeling
- Now also available in generic form
- FDA-approved
labelling
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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.