Generic Cafergot is used for preventing and treating certain kinds of headaches (eg, migraines, migraine variants, "histaminic cephalalgia"). It works by constricting blood vessels in the lining of the brain, which helps to decrease the pain from migraine headaches.
Generic Maxalt is used for treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines or cluster headaches. It works by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain, relieving migraine headaches.
Risk Factor Management Helps Prevent Migraine AttacksScience Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (May 17, 2012) — The latest genetic and biological research shows that migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder and both acute and preventive treatments being developed target peripheral and central nervous systems, according to .
DoctorsHealthPress.com Reports on Study Showing New Herbal Remedy for Migraines - Houston Chronicle
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Device Helps Local Migraine Sufferers - CBS Local
CBS LocalDevice Helps Local Migraine SufferersCBS LocalPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you or someone you know suffers from chronic headaches or migraines then you know sometimes the pain is so bad you'll do almost anything to get relief.
Migraine patients to get NHS access to Botox after all - Pharma Times
The GuardianMigraine patients to get NHS access to Botox after allPharma TimesCost regulators for the National Health Service in England and Wales are now recommending that patients with migraines should have access to Allergan's Botox, after initially being minded to reject its use.
Botox given green light for treating migraines - Daily Mail
Daily MailBotox given green light for treating migrainesDaily MailThousands of patients who suffer from migraines will be offered Botox injections on the NHS.
