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atacand

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Atacand (candesartan), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), has been found to potentially reduce the frequency and severity of cluster headaches by modulating vascular tone and neurogenic inflammation through antagonism of AT1 receptors. Its mechanism involves blocking angiotensin II's vasoconstrictive effects, which may help regulate cerebral blood flow and reduce the trigeminovascular system's inflammatory response associated with cluster headache pathogenesis.

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drinkme0

2.0

Sorry! I’m just so desperate for something to get rid of headaches and migraines, I’ll try anything. If there are side effects, I have to assess against what kind of improvement I see. It sucks. I am currently doing a Vyepti infusion every 3 months. ...View more

Cgrp medicationAtacandVitamin supplementsHerbal therapy

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D3rangedButFun

4.0

Yep, the Danish government does the same. I had a med that worked (Atacand), but it was expensive, and there were many similar meds that works the same way. But doctors kept prescribing the expensive stuff, so it was blacklisted - no copay from the g...View more

Atacand

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pinklushlove

5.0

Unsolicited advice: have you tried atacand? It stopped my daily chronic headaches that I had for 6 months. It's a blood pressure medication.

Atacand

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Tyra_tt

4.0

I used to have this problem. Beta-blockers were really difficult for me, making exercise so difficult. I talked to my doctor and neurologist about it, and my doctor found another medication for prevention of migraines which also reduces blood pressu...View more

Beta blockerAtacand

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Exercise intoleranceWeight gain