i have migraine for over 18 years already,sometimes i dont take medicine when i have it because im afraid of immunity & addiction,what shall i do? Chosen Answer: I’ve seen a commercial for Head-On, this stick of stuff that you rub onto your forehead. I’ve never tried it though. Instead of OTC/prescription drugs, you could [...]
Quick history: I’m 24 and have suffered from migraines since I was 12 years old. They have been bad enough in the past that I’ve gone to the E.R. for relief and been given unbelievable amounts of every medicine under the sun, including “hospital heroin” Dilaudid. All that did was numb my entire body EXCEPT [...]
Chosen Answer: The recommended dosage of this medicine is: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. It is a combination of acetaminophen [Tylenol], caffeine, and bultalbital [a barbiturate] According to the FDA, the toxic Doses (for adults) is: Butalbital: toxic dose 1 g (20 tablets) [...]
I’ve been to my doctor about migraines before, but I don’t have insurance and can’t afford the medicine. What are some good home rememdies for it? I’ve tried lying in the dark, quiet, with a cool cloth over my eyes. I have now had this particular headache for four days. Please help! I guess I [...]
this never use to happen to be until this past summer… I was having these weird head problems and neck pains that forced me to the ground…like gravity was pushing my head downwards (like there was alot of weight in my neck lower/mid head and I had to lay down or I would faint…. (my [...]
My son was prescribed Elavil (generic name Amitryptilene) to control on-going headaches. He took 25 mg. daily for approximately three weeks with no relief. He seemed more irritable on the medicine but we thought it may be irritability due to the headaches. The doctor then increased his dosage to 50 mg. daily on 3/11/08 and [...]
I take verapamil for my high blood presure and have a congenital heart disease. I went to the ER last night and after a few tests the ER doctor prescribed me “Fioricet” for the severe migraine I’ve been having. I have the medicine but I’m afraid to take it and it’s Sunday so my cardiologist’s [...]
SInce i was about 18 wks, I have been having migraine headaches. My OB prescribed me Fioricet to be taken as needed. The medicine helps, but for the past 2 days I have a headache i just cant seem to get rid of. I am also having blurred vision…just looking at the computer screen is [...]
i tried imitrix it made me lose stuff and confused a little and i took it with fioricet at the same time (Dr said i could) ANY SUGGESTIONS he didnt want to give me any more medicine ive had it since the 12th i had it at the sides of my head and front but [...]
I have really bad migraines, that luckily only come on like 3 times a month. My doctor gave me an rx for Fioricet. That worked for a little while, but now the recommended dose is NOT effective. I in no way abuse the medicine, and my doctor knows this. He decided to give me a [...]