Migraine Headaches

Excedrin Migraine, which is the same as regular Excedrin, contains three ingredients. One is Tylenol (acetaminophen), which is safe to take during pregnancy. The second is aspirin, which is not recommended during pregnancy. The third is caffeine, and Excedrin has about the same caffeine as a cup of coffee can have at its weakest. Caffeine usually seen as fine in moderation during pregnancy.

So, because of the aspirin, the answer is no.

However, you can take Tylenol. You can even take Tylenol with codeine or Vicodin or Percocet, so long as you are taking them in limited amounts and only when you absolutely need them. The dangers of opiates during pregnancy are few so long as use is not consistent enough to hook the baby on the medication.

A migraine can be described as headaches going overdrive; it is a form of vascular headache, caused by the enlargement of the blood vessels as well as the release of chemicals that coil around these vessels. Whenever a migraine attacks you, the artery that lies just outside the skull and just under the skin of the temple, called the temporal artery, becomes enlarged, causing the nerves that coil around it to stretch and release chemicals. The chemicals, in turn, cause the artery to become more inflamed, which becomes more painful, and further enlarges the artery. It is a vicious circle that goes on for hours, or even days.

Gatorade can help a migraine headache mainly by assisting with dehydration. Dehydration can be a cause of migraine, or it can (through nausea/vomiting) cause a migraine to become worse. There are many migraineurs who end up in the ER, not because of pain, but because they require essential fluids.

If you are having trouble keeping fluids down, you can try taking one tablespoon of Gatorade, every two-five minutes. You want it to be room temperature, because the shock of cold to your stomach can cause vomiting when you are already in that state.

Sounds ridiculous but this is the most effective treatment here in the Phillipines. Take the new sprouted leaf of a Guava (leaf) in a guava tree of course.5-7 pieces may do. wash it with water. And chew it thoroughly inside your mouth until crushed.the taste may be bitter but the purpose of chewing is to extract the fluid inside the guava leaves.swallow the fluid with your saliva (do not spit out) if guava leaf if totally crushed. swallow it, swallow the crushed leaf that u just chewed. Do not drink any liquid yet. Let it be digested for 10-15 mins. after then you can then drink water or any re hydrating liquid.

Anti-seizure, Anti-manic, Anti-migraine.

i suggest consulting a doctor

A migraine is a constriction of blood vessels, which causes pain and loss of sight and etc. So no, any trauma to a person's head which kills them is not a migraine.

I don't recommend it, I did so, and experienced self-induced seizures.

You can take Depakote with Tramadol as long as you don't exceed more than 3 a day. I am on both meds and the pharamists told me that and I have lived by it, and I have not had seizures but then again I am taking Depakote for BiPolar Disorder not epilepsy.

It used to be thought that when you get a migraine attack, the blood vessels in your head expand, causing unbearable pain in the head. This was called the Vascular Theory. We now know through recent research that Migraine is a genetic neurological disease that may or may not involve a vascular component.

Many people don't know why they get migraines, but there can be many triggers which make it more likely for an attack to begin.

Some triggers are:

1.Smoking/Smoke

2. Foods such as cheese, chocolate, coconut, processed meats, etc.

3. Lack of exercise

4. Changing sleeping patterns

5. Skipping meals

6. Weather

7. Hormonal fluctuations

Stress an anxiety were removed from the International Criteria for Headache Diagnosis (ICHD II), however they are still considered contributing factors.

There are everyday things you can do to PREVENT Migraine attacks including taking preventive therapies.

For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and prevention of headache disorders, seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.

No form of Depakote can be crushed. If a patient can not take pills whole you would want to see if the MD would switch the patient to Depakote Sprinkles that can be mixed in with food or to the liquids form

In psychiatric care centers and prisons, medications are usually administered as liquids followed by a glass of water to prevent later hoarding of medications.

Yes they can. Remember that guaifenesin is an expectorant, so you need to drink more water while you are sick. It can also make you a little jittery or nervous. You might also try taking a hot, steamy shower - that helps many people with a chest cold and cough.

It is unwise to begin mixing hydrocodone/APAP with any form of Excedrin, because they both contain acetaminophen. It it has been four to six hours after you have taken Excedrin, then you are following the instructions on the label and are not in any danger.

Excedrin contains 250mg of acetapinophen per pill.

Hydrocodone/APAP can contain anywhere from 325-750mg per pill. The most commonly prescribed dose has 500mg of acetaminophen in it.

You should not take more than 4000mg of acetaminophen in a day. If you are taking it daily, you should not take more than 3000mg. Per dose, you should not take more than 1000mg.

So, how unsafe it is depends on how much you have taken of each medication.

Always read the label, because many, many over the counter medications contain acetaminophen.

If the barometric pressure drops suddenly, as it does often before a storm, and your sinus passageway is blocked, the higher pressure in the sinus will press on the bones surrounding it to cause a horrible headache. When your nose is stuffy, the inner linings of your nose are swollen, and the same swelling can shut the sinus passageway, preventing air pressure inside your sinus from changing to balance the pressure outside, and you can develop a sinus headache.

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This depends how much Excedrin Migraine or how much Dayquil you are having.

Both Excedrin (Extra Strength or Migraine) and Dayquil contain acetaminophen (Tylenol). An overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, sometimes liver failure. You should not be taking more than 1000mg of acetaminophen in a six hour period of time, and no more than 4000mg in a 24 hour period.

Each tablet of Excedrin Extra Strength or Excedrin Migraine contains 250mg of acetaminophen. So, each dose contains 500mg.

Each tablet of Dayquil contains 325mg of acetaminophen. Each dose contains 650mg.

It is up to you to add up what you are taking so that you are not taking more than is recommended.

If you think you may have overdosed on acetaminophen, seek emergency care. The sooner they are able to treat you, the more likely it is they can help save your liver.

The most severe side effects are the 10 times higher than average incidence rates of serious, irreversible birth defects (teratogenic) such as births of brainless babies (anencephaly). People who take this drug can experience a variety of side effects, some of which may or may not require immediate medical attention. Especially dangerous side effects include vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, or dark urine. These suggest a possibility of liver damage. People taking this drug should also call their doctor if they experience other serious side effects. Some serious side effects are unusual bleeding (especially in the urine), hallucinations, and extreme drowsiness. Some people also experience constipation from use of this drug. 1% to 10% of people report weight gain and increased appetite. The same percentage also reports abnormal dreams. Major risk of birth defects such as spina bifida has been demonstrated among populations of female patients who took the medicine in childbearing age.

Percocet can be used to treat the pain of a migraine. If the patient responds well to the Percocet, they may find that they notice very little, to none of their pain, and are able to wait out the length of the migraine.

It is important to note that in most people, Percocet will simply be a band-aid, and may not sufficiently treat the other symptoms of migraine, such as nausea/vomiting (although in some people, a decrease in pain will ease this), sensitivity to light and sound, and aura.

It also important to note that if you have frequent headaches and/or migraines, you need to watch how often you are taking these types of preparations to treat your pain (yes, this includes OTC meds like Excedrin, Tylenol, and Advil). Using them more than 2-3 days every week, or more than half the days of a month, can predispose a person to rebound headache, which can result in Chronic Daily Headache. And the only way to get rid of rebound headache is to stop taking all the meds that you've been over-taking to treat the headache, and wait through the pain until you are out of the cycle. So it important to NOT get yourself in that cycle.

The most common causes of vaginitis, candida (monilia, yeast infection) and bacterial vaginosis are due to imbalances in the vaginal environment. Often, they will resolve on their own without treatment, but most women prefer to take treatment to get rid of symptoms more quickly. Atrophic vaginitis, due to decreased estrogen, will often improve without treatment, but treatment can improve comfort and health in the interim. Vaginitis due to chemical irritants or allergens will also often resolve without treatment. Trichomoniasis, a cause of vaginitis spread by sex, needs treatment to go away.

The Ring, or any other estrogen based form of birth control, can cause migraines. Sharp increases and decreases in estrogen are known to trigger migraines. It doesn't for all people. Some people find that birth control improves their migraines, some people finds it makes them worse. For some, it makes no difference at all. The Ring is contraindicated in those with migraine with aura, because migraine with aura also raises stroke risk.

No. Depakote is an anti-convulsant, most often used in cases of epilepsy. It is also used, off label, for bipolar disorder and is sometimes prescribed for nervous system disorders.