by C. Philip O'Carroll, M.D. INTRODUCTION: Let us begin first by defining the word analgesia. It comes from two Greek words, 'an' meaning not and 'algesia' meaning pain. The term analgesic therefore is a fancy term for "pain killer." In our society we have been...
TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS (TCAs) Antidepressants, particularly the tricyclic antidepressants, are widely used in the prophylaxis of migraine and tension-type headache. Amitriptyline (Elavil), in dosages ranging from 10 to 200 mg. a day, is probably the most commonly...
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness that certain types of anti-seizure medicines or anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) may help in reducing migraine frequency and severity. Depakote is now approved for three indications, including epilepsy, migraine, and...