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proton pump inhibitors
Treatment for Cluster Headache
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are primarily used to reduce gastric acid secretion by irreversibly blocking the hydrogen/potassium ATP enzyme in gastric parietal cells. In the context of Cluster Headache, some research suggests PPIs may have a potential off-label neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effect, potentially modulating neurogenic inflammation and providing symptomatic relief, though their precise mechanism in headache management is not fully established.
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REDDIT COMMENTS
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REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS
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Emotional-Ocelot
4.0
Seconding this. I've been on Indo for 3 years and no medication overuse headaches. Do watch out for your stomach though. Taking a proton pump inhibitor is a good precaution, if you can get one. obviously the headaches are worse than a gi bleed, but i...View more
NsaidsProton pump inhibitors
Reported Side Effects
Gastrointestinal problems
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Maxoh24
5.0
Happy to hear that. HOWEVER: This is literally the **standard medication number one** that every serious MD with experience and knowledge in the treatment of cluster headaches will prescribe, at least here in germany. Cortisone (prednisone) in extre...View more
CorticosteroidCalcium channel blockersProton pump inhibitorsNerve blocks
Reported Side Effects
Stomach irritation
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Emotional-Ocelot
3.0
Indometacin has been a lot more manageable for me, I hope you have my same luck. Definitely take proton pump inhibitors and eat with the meds, I think it helps to do it BEFORE problems start if thats possible.  Also, tripatans don't even work for m...View more
NsaidsProton pump inhibitorsTriptans
Reported Side Effects
Gastrointestinal problems
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icyfignewton
3.0
So I have been on it since mid 2019, started out fine at first but the past year or so I have had a hard time managing the effects on my stomach. It is super acidic and I take two 20 mg famotidines a day in addition to powdered nexium. To try to co...View more
MedicationH2 blockerProton pump inhibitors
Reported Side Effects
Stomach irritationBreakthrough symptoms
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