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topical gel

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Topical gels for cluster headache typically contain lidocaine or capsaicin, which act as local anesthetic or neuropeptide modulators, respectively. These agents work by desensitizing nerve endings and interrupting pain signal transmission in the trigeminal nerve region, providing localized analgesic and potentially prophylactic effects against cluster headache symptoms.

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Reddit Comments

NYNY411

3.0

Blue gel on head. It’s for joint pain. Just make sure u don’t get it in the eyes

Topical gel

Reported Side Effects

Eye irritation

NYNY411

3.0

I just commented on this. I use blue gel on my forehead and I also have a tight band that I wrap around my head.

Topical gelCompression therapy

Reported Side Effects

General side effect

lizzxcat

3.0

heat pack on shoulders/neck/back ice pack or cooled migraine gel cap on forehead

Heat therapyIce therapyTopical gel

Reported Side Effects

General side effect

maydayjunemoon

5.0

Okay, my cocktail can be a lot, and I think the only reason I have access to one of these meds is that I have stage 4 breast cancer. Nurtec + Aleve + Carvedilol (my blood pressure goes crazy with migraines) + phenergan + Benadryl. If I cannot hold do...View more

Cgrp antagonistAleveBeta blockersPromethazineAntihistaminesTopical gelZavzpret

Reported Side Effects

NauseaAcid reflux