What can pregnant women take for migraines?

Answer 1

Most women are told to only take Tylenol for a headache while pregnant. Now some doctors are stating that taking one aspirin or ibuprofen "once" in awhile during weeks 8 to 32 would be consider safe. As long as it is not a daily dose of several pills a day. However the safe drug is still Tylenol, unless your doctor prescribes something else stronger.

Answer 2

== == == == 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 amounts of Tylenol w/ codeine, Fioricet, or Vicodin should not put the baby in distress. And we're talking extremely limited here, and in minimal doses. The triptans - Imitrex, Maxalt, Relpax, etc... are all labelled Class C. That means they've been found to do no harm, but they haven't been found to be safe either. Because they constrict the blood vessels, though, there is the possibility of causing problems to the fetus by restricting oxygen. If you have problems with severe or chronic migraines during your pregnancy, you may find a head pain specialist who is willing to prescribe some. DHE, whether in Migranal or IV form, is Class X. It may cause spontaneous abortion. Here's more from WikiAnswers contributors: * I had bad migraines during my first pregnancy , and the only thing that seemed to work for me, was taking one regular strength tylenol, laying in bed with no lights or anything (like a tv ) turned on, and trying to go to sleep, i found it was hard to actually get tto sleep but when i did and when i woke up i felt alot better

Answer 3

My OB\GYN allowed me one Excedrin migraine tablet a day if I had a migraine. When we figured out those weren't working, he prescribed Imitrex Nasal Spray. Not the pills, it had to be the spray. My OB\GYN allowed me one Excedrin migraine tablet a day if I had a migraine. When we figured out those weren't working, he prescribed Imitrex Nasal Spray. Not the pills, it had to be the spray.

Answer 4

If you are pregnant, do not take any medications, over the counter preparations, supplements or herbal preparations without talking to your doctor first about your specific situation and health history. Even peppermint oil, which can be effective for those who are not pregnant, can be very dangerous during pregnancy.

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

Answer 5

This question will be different for each woman asking it, because doctors must take many things into consideration including:

• gestational age of the fetus
• maternal history including Allergies and other medicines and supplements being taken
  
• headache diagnosis

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

Answer 6

Migraines pose a difficult situation in pregnant women, because everything with the potential to help mom has a potential to also affect the fetus. Because each situation is very different from another, including medical history, additional medications/vitamins/supplements as well as the gestational age of the fetus, there is no across the board answer to this question. All pregnant women should be seeking the advice of their obstetrician for the health of their baby. Another medical professional that may be very helpful is a Migraine and headache specialist who is board certified in headache medicine and has received extra training in the diagnosis, treatment and management of Migraine and headache patients.

Answer 7

Tylenol is the only med my gyno recommended

Answer 8

A paracetamol tablet with milk should do the job.

Answer 9

Talk to your dr before taking any medications while pregnant. A simple call to the office will do.