What meds can I take for migraines while breastfeeding?

May 3rd, 2013

I have had migraines all of my life. My aunt had them as well. I had them much more frequently while pregnant with my two sons (one almost 3 & one 8 months). Currently I am still breastfeeding my 8 month old and I want to continue as long as possible. Here for the past [...]

What meds can I take for migraines while breastfeeding?

May 2nd, 2013

I have had migraines all of my life. My aunt had them as well. I had them much more frequently while pregnant with my two sons (one almost 3 & one 8 months). Currently I am still breastfeeding my 8 month old and I want to continue as long as possible. Here for the past [...]

not using my medication for its intended purpose?

April 19th, 2013

I am 18 weeks pregnant and I have a prescription for Zofran. I’ve had it for about a month. I don’t use it for that though. I use it as a sleep aid as it generally helps me sleep but I don’t use it every night. I don’t use it more than once every 12 [...]

Pharmacist refused to give me perscription perscribed by OB?

March 25th, 2013

I am 18 weeks pregnant, and I have been getting constant horrible headaches through out my entire pregnancy. I take regular strength tylonal but it does not help at all, so my OB perscribed me fioricet. I went to pick up my percription from the pharmacist, and when she was talking to me about it [...]

Any suggestions? 13 weeks pregnant with migraine?

February 18th, 2013

I have had a headache for 6 days now, 3 of which have been a migraine. I have been out of work for the past 2 days. Tylenol was not helping at all, so yesterday my Dr. prescribed Fioricet. I have taken 3 doses and it provides SLIGHT temporary relief but the pounding just comes [...]

what is wrong with me? could i be pregnant?

February 16th, 2013

lately ive been having constant headaches, which i never get headaches. ive tried motrin, excedrine and even fioricet that my doctor prescribed but my headache just comes back 10 min later. ive been having acid reflux, burping and passing gas alot, my boobs hurt, im always exhausted. im tired and ready for bed at 7 [...]

Can anyone give me info on this? Do you know anyone that?

February 10th, 2013

Has anyone ever been on fioricet while pregnant? Did they work well? How did the baby turn out? I got switched from tylenol 3 for migraines,and i’ve been on them before,just not while pregnant. The fioricet. They did wonders with my headaches before,I’m just looking for women that have taken them/known people to take them [...]

How do you get rid of daily migraines while being pregnant?

February 7th, 2013

Hi, my girlfriend is 13 weeks pregnant. She is suffering from daily migraines. How can a help her get rid of them and can someone assure her that she can take medication if necessary. Chosen Answer: There is a new development in migraine therapy: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html but it might have to wait until after the delivery. [...]

I’m pregnant and my Dr prescribed me Fioricet for headaches. Has anyone taken this drug while pregnant?

December 29th, 2012

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could i be pregnant, or is it something more serious?

December 8th, 2012

for the past week or so, ive been having constant headaches (i NEVER get headaches). ive tried motrin, excedrine and fioricet that the dr prescribed. but my headache comes back like 10 min later. ive been having acid reflux on a daily basis. ill wake up and im so dizzy, i cant get out of [...]