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Migraines

Not Just A Pain in the Head

A migraine is not just a headache. Although moderate to severe head pain is the most common symptom, there are other symptoms that your doctor will consider when determining whether recurring bad headaches are actually migraines. It is important for you to understand and recognize these symptoms to help your doctor make a diagnosis and provide you with the proper treatment.

Follow the links below to learn more about migraines:

• Take the Migraine Headache Assessment Quiz — Take a simple quiz that can help you and your doctor determine if you suffer from migraines.
• Migraine Symptoms — Learn about migraine symptoms.
• Migraine Triggers — Learn what may contribute to your migraine attacks.
• Myths and Facts about Migraine Headaches — Get the facts about common migraine myths.
• Understanding Migraines
• Migraine Phases

Important Safety Information about TREXIMET
TREXIMET may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, serious stomach and intestinal problems such as bleeding and ulcers, and serious rash that may be fatal and occur without warning. Risk of stomach and intestinal problems increases in the elderly.

Do not take TREXIMET if you have a history of heart or liver disease, stroke, TIAs, problems with blood circulation, uncontrolled blood pressure, or allergic reaction to aspirin, NSAIDs, or sumatriptan (Imitrex^®); or right before or after heart surgery called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, family history of heart disease, are a post-menopausal female, or male over age 40.

Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have stomach ulcers or bleeding; chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats; kidney problems; are pregnant, nursing, or thinking about becoming pregnant; or taking medications, especially pain relievers or antidepressants. Serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening problem, may occur with TREXIMET, especially if used with antidepressants called SSRIs or SNRIs. Do not take TREXIMET if you have taken an MAOI antidepressant within the last 2 weeks. TREXIMET should only be used exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose and for the shortest time possible.

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