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Women with Migraine and Preeclampsia

by James on 1 June 2010

A recent study continues to raise the question – are women with a history of migraine at increased risk of preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition involving high blood pressure (hypertension).  It happens during and after pregnancy.  A brief description from the Mayo Clinic: Preeclampsia is a condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and [...]

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How Dangerous are Migraine Drugs during Pregnancy?

by James on 17 February 2010

In the past, doctors have encouraged women to avoid certain drugs, including triptans, Divalproex sodium, aspirin and ibuprofen, during pregnancy.  One of the reasons is because of the possibility of birth defects with certain medications. Sometimes these concerns are well grounded in research.  But quite often they’re more a result of a lack of research.  We’re [...]

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