Lamictal, an anticonvulsant sometimes used for migraine prevention, can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. If you’re using any sort of hormonal birth control (like the patch or a vaginal ring) and are prescribed Lamictal, consider using a back up method of birth control….
If you take Topamax, you’ll get a $5 check to offset the cost of your prescription if you register your information with the company. Also, in June the FDA approved new prescribing information for Topamax. The current version is on the Topamax site. From the…
In clinical trials of pregabalin, a new drug for treating pain and seizures, a participant abruptly stopped taking the medication and developed headaches, confusion, hallucinations and other neurological symptoms. An MRI, done three weeks after the symptoms began, showed an area of fluid buildup in…
The American Headache Society’s 47th annual scientific meeting began today. Press releases are now available for some of the key conference presentations. There’s some good stuff here! Many People with Migraine Headaches Suffer Needlessly, Could Benefit From Preventive Medicine Botox Best for People with Most…