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(Message started by: IcePickStuckInHead on Feb 17^th, 2004, 12:01pm)

Title: Medication
Post by IcePickStuckInHead on Feb 17^th, 2004, 12:01pm

Has anyone taken BUTAL/APAP/CAFF PLUS TAB WSW? I have been pain free for 3 years but the bastards are back. I take 1 every 8 hours but am still awakened in the middle of the night. The phanton is with me all day. My current cycle has been 4 weeks. How does the imitrex work?HELP!!!!!

Title: Re: Medication
Post by Giovanni on Feb 17^th, 2004, 12:10pm

I can't answer the question on "Butal, etc.", but the imitrex injections works within 5 minutes on me. The shots are for a single headahce and you are told not to exceed two shots per day. Some people divide the shots up--see imitrex tip to your left. Hope you have health insurance since they're very expensive. Good luck.

John

Title: Re: Medication
Post by Mac on Feb 17^th, 2004, 12:15pm

Imitrex Nasal Spray works for me in about 15 to 20 minutes.Good luck. PFDAN Glen

Title: Re: Medication
Post by justasound on Feb 17^th, 2004, 12:23pm

The butal combo is sometimes called fioracet.

Butalbital (generic Fioricet) is a non narcotic pain pill, often prescribed for tension headaches and migraines. Fioricet® is a barbiturate (butalbital), mixed with acetaminophen and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches. butal/apap/caff fioricet

There is a type with codiene. I have taken it for meegraines. didn't help the clusters.

Title: Re: Medication
Post by don on Feb 17^th, 2004, 7:10pm

the fioracet works pretty well for the shadows but if your getting a lot of shadows (mine are pretty constant in cycle) it eliminates the benefits.

fioracet for CH? Mind as well eat some toast, about the same effect.

Title: Re: Medication
Post by Cerberus on Feb 17^th, 2004, 8:03pm

I believe I was given that not too long before my diagnosis......didn't do Squat. :-/

Bout all I can tell ya....
Ramon

Title: Re: Medication
Post by Prense on Feb 17^th, 2004, 8:06pm

on 02/17/04 at 19:10:27, don wrote:

fioracet for CH? Mind as well eat some toast, about the same effect.

...and might as well be getting treatment from a chef if this is what your doc is prescribing for CH.

Title: Re: Medication
Post by don on Feb 17^th, 2004, 8:13pm

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and might as well be getting treatment from a chef if this is what your doc is prescribing for CH.

Good point.

Are you seeing a neuro and is it the same doc who treated you 3 years ago?

Title: Re: Medication
Post by bobkip on Feb 17^th, 2004, 8:25pm

O2 works for me but trex is always an option.
Kip

Title: Re: Medication
Post by Karla on Feb 17^th, 2004, 8:58pm

I would suggest to your dr that you move over and try newer meds like imitrix or zomig or axert. I tried butalbitol and it did nothing for me. It was like eating candy. :(

Title: Re: Medication
Post by stevegeebe on Feb 17^th, 2004, 9:07pm

Read the dope here.

Miles of bad road paved smooth by the ancient ones.

Don't let their sweat go to waste.

Welcome IcePickStuckInHead.

Steve G

Title: Re: Medication
Post by don on Feb 17^th, 2004, 9:39pm

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mixed with acetaminophen

Heres another consideration. If you have any type of liver problems you dont want to be ingesting acetaminophen.

What is your Docs name? Nostradamus? HEY DOC THIS IS 2004 !