PatientsLikeMe ™
Join Now! (It’s free)
Already a member? Sign in
Filter by:
patients
See More Symptoms
See all 7086 symptoms in the PatientsLikeMe system shared by patients just like you.
Migraine headaches Report
Migraine is a neural condition characterized by recurrent vascular headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and photophobia, sometimes preceded by sensory disturbances (aura); some triggers of migraines may include allergic reactions, diet, alcohol, bright lights or loud noises.
What we've learned from patients who report Migraine headaches
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
1,846 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
2,611 |  |
|
Mild
|
2,477 |  |
|
None
|
4,739 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Migraine headaches
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topamax | 362 |  |
|
| Imitrex | 214 | |
|
| Topiramate | 148 | |
|
| Fioricet | 79 | |
|
| Maxalt | 79 | |
|
| Relpax | 77 | |
|
| Excedrin Migraine | 71 | |
|
| Amitriptyline | 69 | |
|
| Propranolol | 65 | |
|
| Midrin | 61 | |
|
| Maxalt MLT | 59 | |
|
| Zomig | 55 | |
|
| Sumatriptan | 44 | |
|
| Nortriptyline | 38 | |
|
| Gabapentin | 35 | |
|
| Butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine | 34 | |
|
| Verapamil | 31 | |
|
| Depakote ER | 26 | |
|
| Treximet | 26 | |
|
| Excedrin | 25 | |
|
| Frova | 25 | |
|
| Tramadol | 25 | |
|
| Ice or Cold Packs | 24 | |
|
| Phenergan | 24 | |
|
| Hydrocodone | 22 | |
|
| Acupuncture | 22 | |
|
| Magnesium | 20 | |
|
| Inderal | 20 | |
|
| Axert | 16 | |
|
| Inderal LA | 16 | |
Report created on February 09, 2012.