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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Herbs as abortive treatment http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1287059675 Message started by Stiltz812002 on Oct 14th, 2010 at 8:34am |
Title: Re: Herbs as abortive treatment Post by monty on Oct 19th, 2010 at 10:22am
The tetrahydropalmatine in corydalis is listed as a calcium channel blocker (like verapamil) and a dopamine blocker (like olanzapine). Also evidence that it blocks the serotonin-2 receptors and stimulates the serotonin-1 receptors (partial overlap with kudzu, olanzapine, triptans, clusterbusters, etc). All in all, a very interesting molecule for clusterheads.
START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or END PRINTPAGE Wouldn't want to combine it with verapamil, as it could have additive or synergistic effects on the heart rhythm or speed - it might slow things down too much or induce a funky, dangerous beat. And the groggyness that corydalis can produce suggests it would not be good to mix it with Neurontin (Gabapentin) or Topomax (Topiramate). |
Title: Re: Herbs as abortive treatment Post by wimsey1 on Oct 20th, 2010 at 8:05am
Monty, you anticipated my questions, thanks for the answers! It does sound as if this has some validity, though, as another alternative should my verapamil/amitriptyline/melatonin regimen break down. Any downsides-assuming one gets off the verapamil-that you can think of? Blessings. lance
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Title: Re: Herbs as abortive treatment Post by monty on Oct 21st, 2010 at 10:38am
Not sure, Lance - I have used Angelica before (both as an herb and a spice). But corydalis is rather new to me - read a few things over the years, but not really that familiar with it. Will do some digging over the next days to find out more.
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Title: Re: Herbs as abortive treatment Post by Stiltz812002 on Oct 26th, 2010 at 8:41am
Great information Monty! Thank you for the followup.
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Title: Re: Herbs as abortive treatment Post by wimsey1 on Oct 27th, 2010 at 12:06pm
Thanks, Monty. I look forward to whatever you find. Blessings! lance
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