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sertraline
Treatment for Cluster Headache
Sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is sometimes used off-label for Cluster Headache management, potentially modulating serotonergic neurotransmission to reduce headache frequency and intensity. Its mechanism likely involves altering serotonin signaling in pain pathways and potentially influencing hypothalamic and limbic system regulation of pain perception and autonomic responses.
2.8
AVERAGE EFFICACY
0
CASE STUDIES
29
REDDIT COMMENTS
42
REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS
Case Studies
No case studies available.
Reddit Comments
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4.0
I am using topiramate for about 3 years now in combination with verapamil and sertraline (200 mg/240mg/100mg, respectively) - don't have nearly any major adverse effects, and it effectively halved the frequency of the attacks. But, I know plenty of e...View more
AntiepilepticsCalcium channel blockersSertraline
Reported Side Effects
Cognitive impairment
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anonknit
3.0
My meds did not change during pregnancy, which was 30 years ago. IIRC, I was taking preventative amitriptylene and maybe zoloft, motrin or tylenol and fioricet for pain as there wasn't anything else. Check with your headache specialist because now ...View more
AmitriptylineSertralineNsaidsAnalgesicsOxygen therapy
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Forward-Region7776
1.0
## Happy new year & happy new cycle I've been CH free for two years as that's my usual remision period however today I had my first CH at work around 9am. Cycle seems different for me this time, usually I have it around August - September time and b...View more
CaffeineSertraline
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3.0
Verapamil is quite easy to get, though it takes some time (3-4 weeks) for it to kick in, so be ready - there are also no guarantees that it will reduce the number or severity of the attacks. I'm combining it with topiramate and sertraline (thankfully...View more
VerapamilAntiepilepticsSertraline
Reported Side Effects
General side effect
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