Generic Cafergot is used for preventing and treating certain kinds of headaches (eg, migraines, migraine variants, "histaminic cephalalgia"). It works by constricting blood vessels in the lining of the brain, which helps to decrease the pain from migraine headaches. More info »
Generic Maxalt is used for treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines or cluster headaches. It works by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain, relieving migraine headaches. More info »
The painful price of migraine pillsIrish TimesFOR THE 500000 migraine sufferers in Ireland, it is not just their chronic illness which is giving them headaches, but the cost of medication to treat it.
Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010 - BusinessWeek
Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010BusinessWeekThis study will evaluate an investigational drug for people who get frequent migraines.
Supervisors dial into cell phone controversy - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Supervisors dial into cell phone controversySan Francisco Chronicle (blog).
Prescription drugs popular among teens - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Prescription drugs popular among teensAtlanta Journal ConstitutionDoctors prescribed her Loritab for migraines and Xanax to help her sleep.
£2bn lost on trips to the GP for coughs and colds - This is London