Migraine Headache Medicine – Are There Side-Effects?

Migraine is a serious health condition from which thousands of people all over the world suffer. Migraines are painful recurring headaches, accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, aura and visual disturbances. Migraine headache medicine can be prescribed to patients to heal or prevent the symptoms; depending on the severity of the problem they can be either migraine abortive medication or analgesics.

Migraine abortive medicines, also known as triptans, are used to manage moderate headaches; they do not relieve the pain itself as the analgesics but they counteract the causes of headache, mostly the dilation of arteries. This medication doesn’t come without side effects though.

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Signs Of Stroke – Know What To Look Out For

Knowing the signs of stroke could help save a life. Although some factors are hereditary which can not be changed those that are at risk due to lifestyle or their environment can reduce the risk of having a stroke by changing certain aspects of their life.

Most people assume that having a stroke is more common in older adults however there is also a large percentage of people under 65 who are at risk of a stroke. The risk of having a stroke increases if a parent, grandparent, brother or sister has had a stroke.

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React Fast to Signs of Stroke

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to remind everyone of the need to get immediate help if someone you know is experiencing symptoms of stroke. If an individual is having a stroke, it is very possible that they will not recognize that they are which makes it even more critical that those around them are aware of the signs and take urgent action.

Stroke can happen to anyone and can occur at any age. According to the Stroke Awareness Foundation, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and almost 25% of strokes affect people under the age of 65.

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