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medication adjustment

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Sumatriptan, a selective serotonin receptor (5-HT1B/1D) agonist, is used for acute treatment of cluster headaches, typically administered via subcutaneous injection for rapid onset and high bioavailability. It works by causing vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels and inhibiting neurogenic inflammation, effectively interrupting the pathophysiological cascade of cluster headache pain.

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AVERAGE EFFICACY

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CASE STUDIES

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REDDIT COMMENTS

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REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS

Case Studies

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Reddit Comments

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Cantseeanything

5.0

Have you asked your doc about starting with a half dose? I take a half at the first sign of a migraine and it works every time -- and it reduces the cognitive decline from the meds. Because of this and being able to double my supply, I am more apt...View more

Medication adjustment

Reported Side Effects

Cognitive impairment

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enderpotion

3.0

i'm on 10mg extended release and i take it with a high-protein breakfast around 7am each day. i tried upping it to 15mg for a few months but i felt that made me a bit too wound up some days. i've noticed that my menstrual cycle really impacts how it'...View more

Medication adjustment

Reported Side Effects

Raynaud's syndrome

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enderpotion

4.0

i'm on 10mg extended release and i take it with a high-protein breakfast around 7am each day. i tried upping it to 15mg for a few months but i felt that made me a bit too wound up some days. i've noticed that my menstrual cycle really impacts how it'...View more

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Reported Side Effects

Raynaud's syndrome

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lildeidei

2.0

I know you mean this sarcastically but I got my faith pierced on both ears because I was willing to try anything. What actually helped was going to a new neurologist who did more investigation into my migraines and changed my medications. Who would h...View more

Ear piercingMedication adjustment

Reported Side Effects

General side effect