Q. Please suggest some preventive measures for migraine headache.
Hi doctor,
I am 35 years old. I was suffering from a migraine headache for the last 15 years. Actually, it was not continuous but I recollect the durations once every five years for three months.
I was taking Sebilium every night prescribed by the doctor. Again the headache is starting now. Please suggest me any preventive measures for it. Every day I get out of bed with the fear of pain.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have reviewed your query. Drugs like Sibelium (containing drug named Flunarizine) is used to prevent the occurrence of migraine attacks. Drugs like Naproxen are used to relieve the pain during attacks of a migraine or a few other kinds of headaches.
You need to be checked with a physician or neurologist. Depending on the severity of symptoms after examining you, he or she may advise you to continue Sibelium night time 5 mg or 10 mg dosage or any of the other drugs like Propanolol, Amitriptyline used to prevent attacks of a migraine.
Sibelium (Flunarizine) has few side effects like increased sleep or drowsiness, weight gain, memory deficits, and dry mouth. Meanwhile, you may continue taking Naproxen 250 mg or Paracetamol during attacks of a headache.
There are few other instructions or lifestyle changes to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks like:
- Avoiding caffeine, chocolate or any other foods which may trigger your attacks (you need to keep a food diary mentioning any particular food related to your attacks).
- Avoid stressful activities.
- Prefer calm and dark room without extra lights and sounds during attacks.
- Keep yourself hydrated.
- Avoid watching tv night time before sleep, particularly with lights off, in dark (flickering light from running tv may trigger attacks).
- Menstrual periods may trigger attacks and so be extra careful during those times.
Take care.
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