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Migraine

A severe, recurring, and throbbing headache, usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound, is called a migraine. It generally affects only one side of the head. Hormonal changes, stress, depression, anxiety, insufficient sleep, dehydration, and strong smells can trigger a migraine.

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What are the side effects of Ubrelvy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old woman who has been dealing with migraine for the past decade. Recently, I have noticed the addition of aura to my migraine symptoms, and I have started experiencing vomiting as well. Despite various treatments without success, my doctor has recommended Ubrogepant for...  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Ubrelvy (Ubrogepant) is approved for treating both acute migraine with and without aura in adults, making it a suitable option for you, especially considering your recent experience with migraine aura. Clinical stu...  Read Full »

My brother has severe migraine attacks. Will Botox help?

Query: Hello doctor, My brother usually frequently experiences migraine attacks whenever he strains himself. So, I just want to know about the use of Botox for the management of migraines. Migraines have been a recurring challenge for him. We are interested in understanding how Botox treatments may contrib...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Botox is an FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration) treatment for chronic migraines in adults who experience headaches on 15 or more days per month. It works by preventing the release of certain chemicals...  Read Full »

Can I take Nurtec to cure my migraine?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with migraines for a few years now, and my doctor prescribed Nurtec ODT for me. I am a bit concerned about its safety and potential side effects. I do not have any other medical conditions. Can you provide information about how safe it is to take Nurtec for my mig...  Read Full »


Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I understand your concern about that medication, however, that medication is one of the drugs with the lowest side effects. Nurtec ODT is the brand name of Rimegepant. According to the available data and post-marketing surveys, the rate o...  Read Full »

Can you provide information on how Rimegepant works?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with migraine for years, and my neurologist has suggested Rimegepant as a potential treatment. Can you provide detailed information on how it works to alleviate migraine symptoms, the expected onset of relief, and any potential side effects? Additionally, are th...  Read Full »


Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Rimegepant is a CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) antagonist. It is a pain reliever specific for migraine which does not cause vasoconstriction. Its onset is as early as 15 minutes and can last up to two hours and can be used for acu...  Read Full »

Can Botox interact with migraine medications?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female planning to undergo Botox injections for skin treatment. I also experience occasional migraine issues and use Ubrogepant. Do you recommend the use of Botox injections in such cases? Are there any potential interactions between these drugs that could pose a risk...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed your inquiry, and here is my response to the concerns you raised: Botox (Botulinum toxin) is primarily utilized for cosmetic purposes to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, it has also received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) a...  Read Full »

I am suffering from migraines for the past four years. Help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman who has been dealing with migraines for the past four years. I have recently heard about using Botox as a treatment. Can you provide information on how Botox is used to manage migraines? What are the specific symptoms of migraines that Botox aims to alleviate? ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, Botox is still on trial and not completely in use for migraine, so I would suggest you avoid it for now and use different medicines like Naproxen for your headache. And such a headache occurs due to compu...  Read Full »

Kindly guide me on relieving additional symptoms of migraine.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old female seeking additional medical guidance to relieve my symptoms. I have been taking Qulipta 10 mg with limited relief for my migraine and I previously used to take Topamax 100 mg. I did not have much effect with Topamax so my doctor changed the medicine, but Qulipta...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I understand your concern. 1, Take Betacap plus (Propranolol) and Flunarizin combination once a day at night before going to sleep. 2. Avoid stress and tension, and be relaxed and calm. 3. Reduce your mobile phone usage. 4. Do not use laptop...  Read Full »

What can be done for chronic migraine?

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 30 and unmarried. I suffer from a migraine for the past 16 years. At least one time per week, duration of more than 10 hours.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Noted you are having migraine problems many times. So, if you are having repeated migraine headache problems then prophylactic treatment for a migraine can be started. For prophylaxis Amitryptiline, Beta blocker, Topiramate, etc., drugs are available and one of them ...  Read Full »

A male patient gets severe headaches after indigestion. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, The patient is a 30 year old male. A severe headache triggered by indigestion or sometimes even too much exhaustion results in vomiting. Occurs at least once a month, sometimes twice. One whole day goes into sleeping and resting in a dark room and vomiting in between, with a severe he...  Read Full »


Dr. Sreejith. M. G

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first possibility is a vascular headache (migraine). Usually, it is a throbbing-type pain (or pulsating blood vessel-like feel). It is associated with difficulty in hearing sounds or looking at light, followed by vomiting. Sometimes, vomiting reduces pain. If the...  Read Full »

I have high BP with migraine. Am I at the risk of getting stroke?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 42 years old, single parent with two kids aged 15 and 10 years old. The last 19 years, I have had several stress related (in my view) ailments. My history is I got erratic bowel syndrome 19 years back, corrected now. Polycystic ovaries, corrected now (was on Metformin for one yea...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would largely comment from cardiac point of view. So overall, other than BP, your cardiac status is normal. Your heart function is normal and no RWMA (regional wall motion abnormalities), your blood vessels were clean on CT coronary angiography (attachment removed ...  Read Full »

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