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Triptans and NSAIDs: 1 better than 2?

by James on 18 February 2009

It’s become very common to use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen (ie Advil) or naproxen (ie Aleve, Naprosyn) along with other medications.  But, as a recent study points out, sometimes more is less. This study from Merk & Co. surveyed 8440 oral triptan users.  The idea of the study was to find out what [...]

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Rationing drugs due to insurance concerns

by James on 12 March 2008

Let’s face it.  Stocking up on drugs is not an idea that makes your insurance company happy.  But the challenge of having the right drugs on hand at the right time is adding to worldwide migraine pain. This is actually a study from June 2007, but it’s worth looking at.  Dr. Robert A. Nicholson, assistant [...]

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Triptan discussion in the UK

by James on 11 August 2005

What drugs should be available "over the counter", and what drugs should only be given under a doctor’s supervision?  Around here you’re encouraged to always talk to your doctor before taking a new drug.  But as far as regulations go, every country answers the question differently. The question is being discussed in the UK right [...]

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