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Suggest Migraine Medication That Can Be Taken During Pregnancy
Hello,
I have migraine without aura and have been taking Naxdom 500 mg tablet once a week when the episode comes on. I a planning pregency. I want to know what can I do during pregnancy to control my headache episode.
If I take Noxdom and become pregnant what is the risk to foetus. What is the alternative treatment. The panadols can not control my headache pain.
I have migraine without aura and have been taking Naxdom 500 mg tablet once a week when the episode comes on. I a planning pregency. I want to know what can I do during pregnancy to control my headache episode.
If I take Noxdom and become pregnant what is the risk to foetus. What is the alternative treatment. The panadols can not control my headache pain.
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Pregnancy eases migraine headache symptoms for many women.
Estrogen is thought to play a role in migraines. That's why pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause often change a woman's pattern of migraine headaches.
Your first line of defense against migraine headaches is a healthy lifestyle and self-care. Here are some tips to help you manage your migraines during pregnancy:
1. Avoid your known triggers, such as specific foods, as much as possible.
2. Keep a predictable schedule of meals and snacks.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Get plenty of rest.
5. Consider taking a class in biofeedback or other relaxation technique.
6.When pain strikes, try ice packs, massage, and resting in a quiet, darkened room.
NAXDOM contains domperidone 10 mg, naproxen sodium 500 mg and it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Best drug is acetaminophen or paracetamol preparations.
If you are planning for pregnancy please contact your doctor for management of migraine. Dont treat yourself with over the counter medications with out knowledge.
Regards
Dr Santosh
Pregnancy eases migraine headache symptoms for many women.
Estrogen is thought to play a role in migraines. That's why pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause often change a woman's pattern of migraine headaches.
Your first line of defense against migraine headaches is a healthy lifestyle and self-care. Here are some tips to help you manage your migraines during pregnancy:
1. Avoid your known triggers, such as specific foods, as much as possible.
2. Keep a predictable schedule of meals and snacks.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Get plenty of rest.
5. Consider taking a class in biofeedback or other relaxation technique.
6.When pain strikes, try ice packs, massage, and resting in a quiet, darkened room.
NAXDOM contains domperidone 10 mg, naproxen sodium 500 mg and it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Best drug is acetaminophen or paracetamol preparations.
If you are planning for pregnancy please contact your doctor for management of migraine. Dont treat yourself with over the counter medications with out knowledge.
Regards
Dr Santosh
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