Increased appetite and weight gain are just two of the more common side effects of this commonly prescribed antidepressant. Key takeaways: Mirtazapine is primarily prescribed to treat depression. It can also help manage anxiety, OCD, and insomnia. Increased appetite and weight gain are common...
Read More... Mar 04, 2024Migraine
Migraines are moderate or severe headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting and heightened sensitivity to light or sound. They are usually experienced as a throbbing pain on the side of the head.
Various different forms of migraine exist, the most common of which is migraine without aura, which occurs without any specific warning signs. Others include migraine with aura and migraine aura without headache.
Treatment of migraines usually involves taking medication and learning to identify and avoid potential triggers. Drugs used to treat migraines include anti-seizure medication, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), tricyclic antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, selective serotonin agonists/triptans, and ACE inhibitors.
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Read More... Jan 27, 2023If you’re one of the 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. These severe headaches are often accompanied by nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can make it impossible to concentrate, work, or even care for...
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Read More... Aug 16, 2018A “novel” new preventative treatment for migraines in adults, which works by blocking the activity of a molecule involved in migraine attacks, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approval for Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) was granted to Amgen Inc following three...
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