Migraine Headache
Inderal And Migraines
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.