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propofol

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Propofol is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic that acts as a GABA-A receptor agonist, enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission and causing rapid sedation and central nervous system depression. When used for cluster headache treatment, it can provide quick relief by modulating neuronal excitability and potentially interrupting the trigeminal-autonomic pain pathway, offering a rapid and temporary intervention for acute cluster headache episodes.

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Case Studies

Propofol and Alfentanil in Treatment of a Patient With Episodic Cluster Headache

4.0

This case study reports on a 45-year-old man with episodic cluster headache who was treated with a combination of propofol and alfentanil, showing dramatic response to this treatment approach.

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Reddit Comments

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2.0

I had the injectables. They worked for the first 2-3 of the period then really did nothing. It was the wrong med for myself. I started puking and passing out from clusters. The best I received at the E.R was dilaudid. This just got me so high I co...View more

InjectionOpioidsPropofol

Reported Side Effects

VomitingLoss of consciousness

Trickycoolj

4.0

You need to report that to the hospital. I’ve had surgery 3 times with migraines (fertility treatments time poorly for hormonal migraine) and every single time I mention it when I go to pre-op and the nurse says “let’s get you the Tylenol right away ...View more

AcetaminophenKetorolacOpioidsPropofolIv fluids

Reported Side Effects

General side effect

WilfriedOnion

3.0

## Most of the things I've tried in my 30+ years of migraine , and what I think of them Aspirin: worked until it didn't. Hadn't worked in years. Paracetamol: worked until it didn't. Hadn't worked in years. Ibuprofen: works well, except for risk of ...View more

IbuprofenPropofolOpioidsTramadolCaffeineGingerLavenderTriptanTriptansSumatriptanAmitriptylineAntiepilepticsCbdCannabis

Reported Side Effects

Rebound headacheTolerance and addictionDissociationDrowsinessUnusual sensationsDepressionSuicidal ideationAnxiety

HailTheCatOverlords

5.0

Getting a doctor to write a regular prescription for an controlled substance opiod medication for a non-palliative patient in the US probably wont happen. It would be the same if a doctor prescribed Propofol to me. Propofol stops my chronic migraine...View more

Propofol

Reported Side Effects

General side effect