by James on 19 December 2011
It shouldn’t be surprising that exercise is a migraine-fighter, but a recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia in October helps to put the benefits in perspective. Walking – an excellent way to start The study of 91 women who had migraine attacks with headache 2-8 times per week. The migraineurs were split into three [...]
by James on 18 April 2011
57,000 bottles of Topamax distributed in the USA and Puerto Rico have been recalled. If you take Topamax, you should check here right away to see if the bottles you have are included. After consumer complaints of a "musty" odor, the company voluntarily issued the recall. The bottles will be investigated for TBA (2,4,6-tribromoanisole) contamination. [...]
by James on 19 March 2011
One of today’s preventative drugs for migraine Topamax (topiramate) has come under fire lately as the medical community expresses concern about some of its possible side effects. Coming first in December, a study out of the University of Texas brought up the issue of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis). Patients on topiramate for two years were tested. [...]
It can … but not as much as we hoped, according to researchers in the University of Turin, Italy. In a study published online last week, researchers reported on 198 women that suffered from menstrually related migraine. After one or two months of observation, patients were given 50-200mg of topiramate per day for six months. [...]
We’re often told that the generic medications are exactly the same, you’re just not paying for the "brand name". So, why support the big names? Why not save your money? Well, it turns out it just might not be the case. Depending on what country you’re in, the law may allow for variations in the [...]