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Cluster headaches Report

A primary headache disorder characterized by severe one-sided pain in and around the eyes and/or temples. They can last from 15 minutes to many hours occurring 1 to 8 times a day. They are often associated with conjunctivitis, teary eyes, nasal congestion, facial sweating, and eyelid edema. Read more...Click to read more below


What we've learned from patients who report Cluster headaches

Symptom severities

Severe
 8
Moderate
 9
Mild
 5
None
 12

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cluster headaches

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cluster headaches
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Topamax 12   Topamax: 55%
Verapamil 3   Verapamil: 14%
Cafergot 3   Cafergot: 14%
Fioricet 2   Fioricet: 9%
Oxycodone 2   Oxycodone: 9%
Avoid Alcohol 2   Avoid Alcohol: 9%
Imitrex 2   Imitrex: 9%
Verapamil ER 2   Verapamil ER: 9%
Oxycontin 2   Oxycontin: 9%
Gabapentin 1   Gabapentin: 5%
Avoid Caffeine 1   Avoid Caffeine: 5%
Maxalt 1   Maxalt: 5%
Indocin 1   Indocin: 5%
Cilift 1   Cilift: 5%
Percocet 1   Percocet: 5%
Indomethacin 1   Indomethacin: 5%
Dark Therapy (Controlled Light) 1   Dark Therapy (Controlled Light): 5%
Midrin 1   Midrin: 5%
Cephadyn 1   Cephadyn: 5%
Lyrica 1   Lyrica: 5%
Toradol 1   Toradol: 5%
Topiramate 1   Topiramate: 5%
Oxygen Therapy 1   Oxygen Therapy: 5%
APO-Lithium 1   APO-Lithium: 5%
Essential Oils 1   Essential Oils: 5%
Fiorinal with Codeine 1   Fiorinal with Codeine: 5%
Vitamin B Complex 1   Vitamin B Complex: 5%

Report created on February 11, 2012.