*Subject to eligibility. Restrictions apply.

Understanding Migraines

It’s not always easy for a person to differentiate between a migraine and other types of headache. Not knowing the characteristics of a migraine can lead to a lot of confusion and misinformation and can result in a misdiagnosis. Understanding migraine is the first step to being diagnosed. This simple illustration is designed to help you have a better discussion about your migraine symptoms with your doctor.

Understand where your migraine symptoms start.

Head pain can be felt in many different locations, such as one or both sides of the head, the back of the neck, the face, the eyes, or the sinuses.

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.