Migraine Headache

Inderal is a drug used for prophylactic treatment of migraine. Drugs for prophylactic treatment are intended to reduce or prevent further migraine attacks. These are drugs that you must take every day, whether you have a migraine at that point of time or not. Inderal may not be suitable for you if you have diabetes or have problems with your heart, or have a severe pulmonary disease such as asthma. Some side effects of Inderal are lowered blood pressure, fatigue, and depression. To know more about Inderal And Migraines, read Do Not Overuse Headache Medication.

Inderal appears to be beneficial in dealing with migraine and a variety of different types of headaches like constant headache, cluster headache, severe headache and other migraine symptoms. It dampens the effect of migraine triggers.

Medicine to prevent migraines may be helpful if your headaches happen more than twice a month or if your headaches make it hard for you to work and function. Examples of medicines used to prevent migraines include, propranolol (brand name: Inderal), timolol, divalproex and some antidepressants.

People with more severe headache may need headache medicine. A medicine called ergotamine can be effective alone or in combination with other medicines. Dihydroergotamine is related to ergotamine and can be helpful. Other prescription medicines for migraines include sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, almotriptan, eletriptan and frovatriptan. While Inderal and migraine share a 'cure and ailment' relationship, it is always best to consult a doctor before going for any medication.