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Featured Tests and Procedures
As this eMedTV article explains, a temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the artery and examined for signs of inflammation. This article explains the procedure in detail.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
Cluster headaches are marked by intense pain that begins around one eye or temple. As this eMedTV page explains, the pain can then spread to the entire side of the face. This page covers the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of these headaches.
Migraines are the second most common headache syndrome in the United States after tension headaches. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at migraine headache triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
A dull or throbbing pain and blurry vision are among the possible symptoms of a spinal headache. This eMedTV article lists other spinal headache symptoms -- and also discusses what may cause a spinal headache and how it can be treated.
Temporal arteritis is a condition that causes swelling in the arteries of the head, neck, and arms. This eMedTV article discusses temporal arteritis in detail and explains how it may be related to aging.
A tension headache is generally triggered by stressful situations. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by the contraction of neck and face muscles. This page further discusses tension headaches and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Featured Medications
Almotriptan is a prescription drug approved to treat migraine headaches. This section of the eMedTV library describes how almotriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists potential side effects, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
Amerge is a prescription medicine that is used to treat symptoms of a migraine. This eMedTV page explains how Amerge works to narrow the blood vessels in the head, lists some side effects of the drug, and provides tips on how to take the medicine.
Axert is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV article explains how Axert works to narrow blood vessels in the head, and also lists possible side effects of the drug and tips on how to take it.
A doctor may recommend divalproex for preventing migraines or treating epilepsy or mania. This eMedTV article describes divalproex in more detail, explains how the drug works, and lists potential side effects of the medication.
Feverfew is an herbal supplement that is most commonly used for preventing migraines. This eMedTV resource explores how feverfew may work, explains what you should know before taking the supplement, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Frova is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache once it starts. This eMedTV article explains how Frova works to relieve migraine symptoms, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
Frovatriptan is a drug that is prescribed to treat a migraine headache once it has started. This eMedTV page highlights how frovatriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists potential side effects, and describes some general dosing guidelines.
Imitrex is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches that have already started. This eMedTV page discusses how Imitrex works and when and how to take it, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
This eMedTV Web page examines Inderal LA, a prescription drug that treats angina symptoms, high blood pressure, and several other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This page covers Inderal LA dosing, strengths, and overdose symptoms.
Lavender is a flowering plant used for aromatherapy, as an herbal remedy, and for various other uses. This eMedTV article explores the purported benefits of lavender, discusses the product's effectiveness, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Maxalt is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV page explains how Maxalt works, its potential side effects, and tips on how to take the medicine. There is currently no generic Maxalt available.
Relpax is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV article explains how Relpax works to relieve migraine symptoms, outlines some of its potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the drug.
Topiramate is a prescription medicine that is used for treating epilepsy and preventing migraines. This eMedTV page further describes topiramate, explains how the drug works, offers dosing information, and provides a list of possible side effects.
Triptans are a class of drugs that are prescribed to treat migraines. This eMedTV resource describes the various forms of triptans available, offers general dosage information for the medications, and explains how they work.
Zomig is a prescription medicine approved to treat migraine headaches as they occur. This eMedTV article describes how Zomig works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists its potential side effects, and gives tips on when and how to take the medicine.
Featured Symptoms
A headache can involve pain or aching that occurs in the head, face, mouth, or neck. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at headaches, describing their causes, the various types of headaches, how headaches are diagnosed, and treatment options.
