migraine stuff

[§äñît¥ Pôí§ðñ]

for those of u who get migraines or know anything about them help me out

nothing over the counter works, Midrin didnt work - its prescribed commonly, but Imitrex works quite well so far.

Problem is, Imitrex is ~$16 a pill and i dont have insurance. there is no generic/

is there any other simliar drug p rescription that i just dont know about?

i dont know whats worse - having a crippling migraine or mentally bashing myself for "wasting" pills.

 

[The Shadow]

for those of u who get migraines or know anything about them help me out

nothing over the counter works, Midrin didnt work - its prescribed commonly, but Imitrex works quite well so far.

Problem is, Imitrex is ~$16 a pill and i dont have insurance. there is no generic/

is there any other simliar drug p rescription that i just dont know about?

i dont know whats worse - having a crippling migraine or mentally bashing myself for "wasting" pills.

Dollface - Imitrex didn't do shit for me. Neither did Wigraine. The only thing that will keep mine from getting worse is Orudis. It's OTC located with the Tylenol, etc. I pop two(12.5 mg each) when I feel the tightening, and it rarely gets any worse. Been a savior for me.

 

[§äñît¥ Pôí§ðñ]

thank you for the info
ive never heard of it. i'm making an assumptiomn that u live in the US?
maybe i can order it online

 

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ketoprofen?
damn, im only finding widely ranging MG strenth and widely ranging prices
thats odd

were they caps, powder, or tabs?

 

[amaritto]

My g/f's brother takes "Ripped Fuel" believe it or not to get rid of his. Something about the caffiene or something in it helps him alot.

 

[blueyedkowgrl]

believe it or not one of the things that has helped my "migraines" or whatever they want to call them this week is vioxx its an anti inflamatory and seems to help me good luck sweetie.

 

[The Shadow]

ketoprofen?
damn, im only finding widely ranging MG strenth and widely ranging prices
thats odd

were they caps, powder, or tabs?

Ketoprofen is correct. Orudis - little round green pills. Pills are 12.5 mg each. Are you in the states?? If not, shoot me a pm and I'll mail ya a bottle. Pretty cheap, too.

 

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heheh
good for him, thats cool
but i think ripped fuel did me more harm than good.

 

[velvett]

for those of u who get migraines or know anything about them help me out

nothing over the counter works, Midrin didnt work - its prescribed commonly, but Imitrex works quite well so far.

Problem is, Imitrex is ~$16 a pill and i dont have insurance. there is no generic/

is there any other simliar drug p rescription that i just dont know about?

i dont know whats worse - having a crippling migraine or mentally bashing myself for "wasting" pills.

OMG!

I've had chronic migraines for years and rely on a combination of floricet (tension headaches) & zomig (migraine meds - only ones that help me) to survive.

Get to the health food store and get yourself some Feverfew - comes in pill form or liquid (liquid is nasty but works well - just put it in water). TAKE IT DAILY as a preventative medication. It is a natural herb adn will not harm you to take daily.

NOW.

I have a stash of Zomig and a filled prescription waiting to be picked up at the drug store.

I want you to email me and if you feel comfortable I will send you some no questions asked. No one should have endure that kind of pain and the no - insurance could kill you. (if there's anyway you can get some please do that.)

I had a 17 day migraine back in March (before I found the Zomig) I thought I would stand in traffic before trying to survive another day of pain.

Your alternative would be to go to the emergency room or clinic - perhaps a doctor would be humane enough to slip you a few samples.

 

[The Shadow]

Duh - just saw your location...

generic name: ketoprofen

BRAND names: Orudis, Oruvail

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) effective in treating fever, pain, and inflammation in the body. As a group, NSAIDs are non-narcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of many causes, including injury, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Since the response to different NSAIDs varies from patient to patient, it is not unusual for a doctor to try different NSAIDs for any given condition.

PRESCRIPTION: yes; except for 12.5mg dose

GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes

PREPARATIONS: capsules: 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg; Oruvail (extended-release capsules): 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

STORAGE: Store at room temperature, sealed container, avoid moisture. Protect from excessive heat.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Ketoprofen is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as soft tissue injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis. Orudis is immediately released into the blood and is also used for rapid relief of mild to moderate pain and menstrual cramps. Oruvail is slowly released into the blood and is generally not useful in situations where prompt pain relief is desired.

DOSING: Should be taken with food.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Ketoprofen should be avoided by patients with a history of asthma attacks, hives, or other allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs. Rare but severe allergic reactions have been reported in such individuals. It also should be avoided by patients with peptic ulcer disease or poor kidney function, since this medication can aggravate both conditions.

Ketoprofen is generally used with caution in patients taking blood thinning medications (anticoagulants), such as warfarin (Coumadin), because of an increased risk of bleeding. Patients taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) can develop kidney toxicity. Probenicid (Benemid), used to reduce elevated uric acid levels, can cause ketoprofen blood levels to elevate. Simultaneous use is therefore avoided.

Ketoprofen is not recommended in children as it has not been adequately studied in younger patients. Ketoprofen is not habit forming. NSAIDs should be discontinued prior to elective surgery because of a mild tendency to interfere with blood clotting. Ketoprofen is best discontinued at least two days in advance of the procedure.

 

[§äñît¥ Pôí§ðñ]

i appreciate greatly the help !

i live in texas, but for some reason these drugs are all unfamiliar to me
i will definitely be researching some more on this and i will most likely contact a few of u about this

its ketoprofen an anti inflammatory as well?

 

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christ velvett
ive had a few migraines that come and go for up to 3 weeks
those are the fucking worst
i cant function when i am like that. ..
sometimes i can go 2 months without a trace of a migraine but i know i'll be slammed soon enough

i had a 2 week lull last time before i got hit again
blarg (have one right now)

 

[The Shadow]

i appreciate greatly the help !

i live in texas, but for some reason these drugs are all unfamiliar to me
i will definitely be researching some more on this and i will most likely contact a few of u about this

its ketoprofen an anti inflammatory as well?

Yes, it is. The mechanism by which it works is via soothing the nerve endings.

 

[Julez]

Apparently, non selective beta blockers such as propranalol work quite well in some poeple that suffer migranes.

 

[Shrebly]

Have you ever tried BC Powder or Goody Powder? I swear that they work like a charm - most drug stores carry one or both of them.

They come packaged in small wax paper envelopes and don;t have any real taste to them - just dump the packet on your tongue and follow it with some water or juice. It usually takes about a minute for it to start working for me and lasts about 6 hours.

My mom used to use this for her headaches and "when someone had the eye on her" [Italian folklore]. I used to use a lot of different OTC meds for pain - now I swear by BC Powder.

If you can't get it in your area - please let me know - I can get a 50 packet box for a little under $6.00. I'd be more than happy to send it out to you for you to try than to have ya suffer.

Hope you find something that help.

 

[§äñît¥ Pôí§ðñ]

kick ass
ive heard of BC powder but never used it
theres a costco near here that i may want to visit and see if they have these..
thank u for the ideas
i will most likely have to try a few before i find one that works :>

 

[b fold the truth]

I have taken tons of stuff. Depakote 250 was the only thing that worked for me at all....

B True

 

[Scotsman]

I use the injectable imitrex. It is a little less expensive than the pills but still pretty pricey.