Is Migretil Effective In Treatment Of Headaches?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

Question: i live in canada and have been given migretil for headaches???

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: it is probably migraine Detailed Answer: Hello, Your doctor has prescribed you migretil for headaches. This is probably migraine headache. That is why you have been prescribed this medicine. The tablet contains ergotamine, cyclizine, and caffeine. This will abort your headache in less than half an hour. Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (3 minutes later)

I was given the pill from a friend not a doctor. The pills were from another country...should I be taking these? I am 15 and want to make sure it won't hurt me.

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer: take panadol or motrin instead Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the additional information. If you are not a diagnosed patient of migraine, then you need not take Migretil. Instead you could take a tablet of Panadol or Motrin that is available over the counter. Both these tablets should give you relief from your headache. They won't hurt you. Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar