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antipsychotics
Treatment for Cluster Headache
Antipsychotics, such as haloperidol, act by blocking dopamine D2 receptors, which can modulate pain perception and neurovascular inflammation associated with Cluster Headache. Their mechanism involves reducing neurotransmitter signaling in the hypothalamic and trigeminal systems, potentially interrupting the pathophysiological cascade that triggers these severe headaches.
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AVERAGE EFFICACY
0
CASE STUDIES
63
REDDIT COMMENTS
77
REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS
Case Studies
No case studies available.
Reddit Comments
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Rude_Box8715
4.0
## Does anyone here have any experience with antipsychotics? I wonder if they were related to my remission. We all have heard about the shrooms by now, but I wanted to discuss the opposite of them. I've been having clusters for 7 years now, and the...View more
Antipsychotics
Reported Side Effects
Hormonal effectsDrowsiness
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Suitable-File1657
3.0
I was on a high dose and my headaches were better until I came off. I don’t think it has to do with dopamine… better more consistent sleep with antipsychotics helps keep your circadian rhythm in order. That alone is a major factor in causing cluster ...View more
Antipsychotics
Reported Side Effects
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Glad-Pomegranate6283
4.0
Yeah I’ve heard they’re reluctant to prescribe it without a neuro or psych consult. It’s so frustrating bc my neuro suggested it last June and GPs have just refused even now to give me more than a month. Which is wild bc I know they’d give a steroid ...View more
Antipsychotics
Reported Side Effects
DrowsinessFatigue
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GeneralSet5552
4.0
Try oxygen. It works in as little as 10 minutes for me. I also take medication to prevent me from getting a headache. I take a calcium channel blocker, antipsychotic drug & an antidepressant drug. They help prevent a headache. I've been getting ...View more
Oxygen therapyCalcium channel blockersAntipsychoticsAntidepressants
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