Migraineurs have a love-hate relationship with caffeine. For many, the vasoconstrictor helps alleviate their migraine pain. For an equal number, the chemical is a migraine headache trigger. The relationship between caffeine and migraines is anything but straightforward.
For caffeine addicts who discover that their daily cuppa is a migraine trigger the problem of caffeine is particularly thorny. People who regularly consume large quantities of caffeine often experience withdrawal headaches if they do not get their regular java jolt. If they are predisposed to migraines, the headache they get if they cut out the caffeine is going to be a doozy. Many people think caffeine withdrawal alone can bring on a migraine. Regular caffeine-aholics are advised to lower their caffeine intake slowly so they do not send their body into withdrawal.
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Many migraine pain relievers include caffeine. The vasoconstrictive action of caffeine helps relieve migraine pain for some people. One current theory of what exactly goes on in the head during migraine proposes that arteries in the temple get inflamed during an attack and vasoconstriction would reduce the inflammation. Another possible reason to include caffeine in a migraine medication is because it acts as a supplement to the main analgesic. Studies have shown that many analgesics function more efficiently and pack a greater punch when paired with caffeine, though no one is sure exactly why.
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Caffeine shows up in many unexpected places, so migraineurs who are sensitive to it (not all are) need to be vigilant label readers. Everyone knows about beverages, things like coffee and colas. Caffeine is also found in many clear or fruit-flavored sodas. Caffeine can be found in chocolate; the darker the chocolate the more caffeine it contains. Caffeine is in many over-the-counter analgesics, and not always clearly labeled. Migraineurs should be especially warty of caffeine in over-the-counter migraine formulas of regular medications.
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Was it safe to mix migraine meds with my prescription meds?
Ibanez asked on Mon, 06 Jun, 2011
I'm prescribed to low doses of zoloft and seroquel. Zoloft in the morning, seroquel at night. I had a terrible headache earlier and took 1 migraine relief caplet that contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. I haven't taken my nightly dose of seroquel yet. What should I do? and is this a safe combination?
Dark_Luigi replied on Mon, 06 Jun, 2011
This specific caplet you took should not interact with tour current medication, however you have to be very cautious when taking medicines for migraine, as some of them do contain substances that might interact with your prescription medication (Specially the ones that contain ergotamine, they have dangerous interactions with your current medication)
Acetaminophen alone (Tylenol) should be your first choice, if that doesn't relieve your pain you should talk to your medic next time you go to see him and ask for a recommendation for a medication suitable for your headaches that does not interact with your prescriptions.
Mary D'souza replied on Mon, 06 Jun, 2011
I had Migraine since 10 years, none of the medicine gave any relief, the specialist suggested for an operation as the last remedy in my case, lastly my family doctor in Goa suggested to go for alternative medicine and referred to Acupuncturist in G.T. Government Hospital in Mumbai, there Dr.Afzal Shah who treated me with Acupuncture in ear & on head etc cured me. Since 1989 till date I am free from my louzy pain of Migraine. May Lord Jesus bless Dr.Afzal Shah and his family with happiness, health and peace. I will suggest people to go for Acupuncture treatment in G.T. Government Hospital Mumbai at the hands of Dr.Afzal Shah only.
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