Migraine Headaches
A migraine headache is a recurring headache affecting only a portion of the head, which is coupled by nausea, sleep disruption, vomiting, visual disturbances and depression. It is approximately 3 times more common in women than in men.
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88mphNo, exposure to radon gas, even a large amount, won't give you a headache. Radon is an inert or noble gas, and it is radioactive....
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Reaction to Aceslfame PotassiumMigraines and other allergy symptoms have been experienced by others. Here are some of their...
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Well, for starters..if you feel like you were misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder then you really need to talk to your dr....
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ok im 19 and i have been on straerra for about a month and 5 days now i started on 25mg for 3 days 40mg for 22 days 60mg for 7...
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try doing a search for neuralgia. if there are other sympoms, such as blurriness of vision, or sensitivity to light, sounds,...
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What does this drug due for a 7 year old girl who has PDD autism?AnswerI have both epilepsy and a type of autism called...
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Considering I just started taking Chantix again and it feels like my eyeball is about to pop out of my head I would have to say...
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I'm not sure but I have an umbilical hernia and I've been having migraines everytime I eat something...
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You are talking about 2 different things. Whole milk is milk that has not been "skimmed" or had its milk fat removed. Whole milk...
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It is a serious matter consult a doctor, it cou;ld be a internal tear or even t.B.
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Disability Possible You could, however only if your physician is willing to take you off work and most likely only a for a very...
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Do not take any medications without talking to your dr first while you are pregnant.
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when your hormones surge, it makes your mood change from normal to angry easily
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I have taken Depakote for almost 9 years with no side affects other some sunlight sensitivity after first starting to take the...
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It causes drowsiness and slight dehydration. Depakote depending on the dose you are taking and whether you are taking...
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Curing Migraine HeadachesAlthough there is not currently a permanent cure for migraine headaches, there are many various...
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Preventive treatment for migraine headaches is called migraine prophylaxis or prophylactic therapy. Prophylactic medications are...
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The pain is usually throbbing, and may range from mild to incapacitating. It is often accompanied by nausea or vomiting , painful...
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I am 18, I have only been taking Depakote 500 ER for two months now. Within the first week I gained ten pounds. I have been 165...
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Some people do find they end up with a mild euphoria or buzz-like response from certain migraine medications. This is similar to...
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There are no documented problems with ADDERALL and DEPAKOTE so far. HOWEVER, you should check with your doctor before you take...
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Depakote side effects:http://www.drugs.com/Depakote/My wife had the symptom of shake, tremble, fall to floor, walk slowly, cannot...
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Your psychiatrist will start with a very low dosage and then slowly increase it until the right dosage is found, i.e. the least...
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It can. If a person has an occasional migraine, there isn't that much concern. If the person has severe and frequent migraines,...
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yes. depakote is used for seizures as well as in mood stabilization in bipolar disorder. Depakote is an anticonvulsant that...
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Most likely. I have been on Depakote and Dilantin for over 30 years. I have no thyroid activity. I have to take a daily...
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Lack of energy, weight gain, increased appietite, legergy, tired. I've gained at least 30 pounds since last summer when they put...
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For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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The condition is self-limiting and can last up to two years. Treatment with corticosteroids produces relief of symptoms and can...
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Depakote (Divalproex) is a anti-convulsant. It is usually prescribed for persons who are Bipolar(Manic Depression), or a similar...
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A way that works in half of cases is to rub lidocaine (WITHOUT EPHINEPHRINE) in either liquid or gel form, on the inner part of...
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ANSWERMigraine is currently listed as one of Strattera's less common side effects, general "headaches" are listed as more...
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DEPAKOTE Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PROE ex) Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER Sweating (usually with a...
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Migraine is a neurological disease. It is largely genetic in nature. A Migraine attack may be triggered by many things including...
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I didn't check all of your drugs but you need to stop taking wellbutrin and strattera immediately. Not one person on here...
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AnswerDepakote (generic name valproic acid) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar...
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During and after miscarriages, your body goes through a lot of hormonal changes. That can set off migraines. A miscarriage is...
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Yes Depakote can have the side effect of drowsiness. It can be a sign of too high a dose too. Some people prefer to take this...
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You may be surprised I suffered from migrains alot. My Nuerologist took away the depokote and replaced it with a precription of a...
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Bananas are a well known Migraine trigger for many people if they are allergic to them.
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Provided you have ruled out a stroke. I have had this sensation occur and it was due to a misalignment in my vertebrae pressing...
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Medications like Depakote do not effect everyone in the same way. You should respect your husband's concern that he may be...
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In general, frequent migraines should not prevent you from scuba diving if you are not having one at the time. Please consider...
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Yes, it's possible for nearly anything, including Hydroxycut, to be a Migraine trigger for a susceptible individual.
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Yes, tramadol relieves migraine pain for some sufferers. Here's a study comparing tramadol plus acetaminophen to a...
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yes it can
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I hear ya. I gained 15 pounds in only 7 weeks taking Lexapro. Like Depakote, Lexapro screws up your metabolism. From what I...
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There are no known dangers as of yet with taking PROZAC(brand name) [Fluoxetine hydrochloride- generic name] and DEPAKOTE(brand...
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Yes, it can be normal. In fact, one single instance of migraine can last up to three days. Migraines generally last from 4 -...
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this is not correct the dose range is from 250 to 2000mg per day. The quick ? is: Recommended initial...
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i have migraines very often and the doc told me that i should stay away from stuff caffeine like coke, Pepsi, chocolate, energy...
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Depakote is a safe medication. It's dependant on what your dose is, what your illness is, how your health is prior to taking it....
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It depends on what you're taking Depakote for. What is considered a theraputic dose for epilepsy isn't what is theraputic for...
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when i went to get a piercing the piercer showed me and he has like 10 nape piercings. he said he has never had a headache in his...
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Some people are able to take Ritalin and Excedrin together, some are not. Several different formulations of Excedrin (Excedrin...
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Click on the link on the right for more information about Depakote side effects.
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I don't think that any drug should do that to a person. Take them back to the doctor immediately. They could be having a really...
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There are a lot of different things that can cause migraines, from periods (hormonal changes), stress, smells (perhaps the...
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I am currently taking both of these medications together and other than being tired all the time I am fine
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I hope you didn't decide to taper off the medication without medical supervision. There may or may not be enought med left in...
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I don't know about excedrinb migraine. I have taken Excedrin Extra Strength - ASA free - each caplet contains 500MG acetaminophen...
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Depakote is an anti-seizure medication. It is not a narcotic.
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Migraines are more often associated with menstruation than with pregnancy. However, the hormonal changes during pregnancy can...
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Yes. Topamax is an anti-epileptic medication (AED). It has shown off-label benefit to migraine patients in doses from 25mg to...
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Smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis can trigger a migraine for some people. If the marijuana itself does not trigger some...
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Certain preservatives can trigger migraines or make them worse. Improper diet can also increase the risk of having a migraine.
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No one is sure why, but some Migraineurs eventually have tiny spots that can be seen on an MRI. Not all Migraineurs will end up...
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For me sleeping just helps one escape the migraine pain for the duration of the sleep. Try having caffiene as soon as you feel a...
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No medication should do that to anyone at any age. I would take them off of the meds, but you should really call a doctor first....
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1) Hair Loss 2) Lots n lots of weight gain 3) craving for food (especially sugary stuff) 4) Frequent headaches 5) Hair color...
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He might need a anti depressant, or another mood stabalizer on board. The stimulation from the Strattera could be causing...
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Depakote (aka - valproic acid) is a prescription medication that serves multiple puposes: anti-seizure, mood elevation, and...
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depakote increases the chance of liver damage from alcohol.
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Depakote is not known for causing that reaction, it's more common with antipsychotic medications such as Haldol. If you're...
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Several techniques include using peppermint oil or rosemary oil on a warm washcloth applied to the face/forehead. My grandmother...
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Frequent severe migraine headaches, particularly with prolonged aura, can cause permanent changes in the brain. This includes the...
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Yes, there are many Migraine medications that can cause this symptom.For best results, seek out the help of a Migraine and...
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No, it doesn't. It's a common medication used for Manic Depression and epilepsy.
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All i can speak from is personal experience...and all of my health care professionals have suggested NOT taking any other...
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It doesn't and can make it worse. The caffeine and sugar can make it worse. Well, actually soda can help, however it must be the...
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Original response: Click on the link below. (This referenced the link "Depakote and Alzheimer's disease")From: DanI added another...
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Ocular migraines, or acephalgic migraines, are migraines where you have the symptoms of the aura, but the pain of the headache...
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My Mother has been on Depakote (treating agitation due to dementia) for at least 2-3 years. She was recently taken off of this...
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what does the depakote do if i take one of these?
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Hair dye itself may not trigger a migraine, however the strong smell in most hair dyes can be a migraine trigger.
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Neck and upper back pain and stiffness are triggers for migraines. Hot bath or shower with ibuprophrin and self massage....
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Depakote is normally taken for seizures. So if your depakote level is low that means you need more in your system to keep you...
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Yes, this is a dangerous combination of drugs to take. You should consult your physician before taking any mixture of...
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Most doctors will tell you do go to a dark room, take some Tylenol, and put an ice pack on the back of your neck. Limited...
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Increased appetite.AnswerSame here. I eat very often and feel hungry within 2 hours after eating a big meal.
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The question shouldn't be about what can you eat to alleviate the effects, but what you shouldn't eat to trigger one in the first...
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Teeth grinding and teeth abscesses is a very common cause of migraines. The unwell feeling is because you are not sleeping...
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A headache caused by a problem with the neck is called Cervicogenic. This is a different headache type from Migraine. That said,...
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diagnosis can be subjective chances are if pt is perscribed depakote and anti psychotic meds the pt is schizoaffective ie having...
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Yes. Stadol is pain medication - opiate analgesic. (this medication can be very addictive, more addictive than regular opiates...
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AnswerDepakote has two main uses that I know of. It is used to suppress seizures and it is also used as a mood stabilizer in...
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