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A new study in Neurology suggests that sodium oxybate may be one of the future drugs for cluster headache sufferers. We’ve long known about the connection between sleep disorders and cluster. But typical medication for sleep has not been the miracle solution for cluster. But sodium oxybate may be the exception to the rule. Sodium [...]
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I mean it. I’m tired of cluster migraine. I’ve had enough. It needs to go. I know, some people think they have a use for it. They don’t think there’s any easy alternative. But frankly, I think it’s causing more problems than it’s solving. It’s had its day, and it’s time for it to be ditched, [...]
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A little over a year ago we saw a cluster attack on video. Here’s the same man talking about what he has dealt with and is dealing with as a cluster headache survivor. A must watch for anyone with cluster or their friends and family: Thanks to A ClusterHead’s Life
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Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, warn that taking calcium channel blockers (calcium antagonists) along with certain antibiotics could lower blood pressure, and be dangerous to high risk patients. It’s always wise to keep up with the latest research on drug combinations, since patients seem to be taking more and more medications [...]
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One of the medications your doctor may prescribe for migraine is Methergine (a brand name), otherwise known as methylergonovine maleate. Usually used for postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding), you may wonder how this medication is used for migraine, particularly migraine prevention. Methylergonovine maleate is known as a ergot psychedelic alkaloid. You may be familiar with more common [...]
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