I was prescribed Fioricet. My dr claims it is safe. I want to know if any other expectant moms have taken it and what their opinions are. Thank you. Chosen Answer: The FDA has categorized Fioricet as preganancy category C. That means that there are either no adequate studies, either animal or human, or there [...]
Today I’ve been sensitive to light, my vision is blurred, and the room is spinning, nausea hits me every time I try to “work” around the house. And my Migraine medicine doesn’t seem to be helping. Chosen Answer: A lot of migraine medicines are just pain killers. They only help before a migraine starts to [...]
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Chosen Answer: Combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system (brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches. Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, [...]
I only had one migraine since I start having them in December. Most of the time I get this weird senstation that lasts a couple of days and then goes away. What could this be? I do not experience any headaches. Chosen Answer: Yes they can. There is a type of migraine where you get [...]
My mom has had a migraine headache for a year and the pain has yet to stop. She has had multiple tests and scans, nothing has shown up! What would cause this? Please let me know I am worried about my mom! Chosen Answer: Migraine is often anger-related. It may be all kinds of anger. [...]
I took some generic migraine relief pills about four hours ago and I’m itchy all over now. Could this mean I’m allergic to them? It’s the first time I’ve ever taken them, and it’s just the Walgreens brand. Chosen Answer: Becoming itchy all over is a likely indicator of a systemic allergic reaction that might [...]
I’m almost 13 weeks pregnant and I’m starting to get a migraine right now. I called my doctor and waiting for a call back but it’s getting bad and I need to take something ASAP. My mom suggested 2 Excedrin and a cup of coffee. Any other suggestions? Thank you! Chosen Answer: do not take [...]
She has had a migraine for ten days or more and she even cries from the pain. What could I do to help?? She doesnt want to go to the doctor either. Chosen Answer: If it is a true migraine, risk of stroke is increased after 72 continuous hours. Things I have tried, besides medication: [...]
I’ve had a headache every day for a week and today was the same. Then about 3:00 I heard some loud music and suddenly my headache was a lot worse, throbbing and I felt really nauseaus. I had to go lie down and my head hurt so bad. Any light and sound made it 3x [...]