I have had migraine for years and would prefer to take something other than drugs. Do you think Feverfew may help?

Feverfew is a herbal product widely touted to prevent migraine attacks. Many people swear that this herb prevents migraines but there are very few scientific studies to back up these anecdotal reports. Review of the literature shows that feverfew was no better than a sugar pill when it comes to preventing migraines. At this moment, Feverfew cannot be recommended as a preventive aid for migraine. There are several decent medications that can help prevent migraine and I think it is best to see a headache specialist. As far as feverfew is concerned, it appears that you will end up having a bigger headache once you realize that you have spent all your money on a herb that does zilch.

What drug do you recommend for my cluster headaches?

Cluster headaches can be agonizingly painful. Unfortunately, many people who develop cluster headaches do not seek the right treatment. The one class of drugs that has been shown to be very effective for these headaches is the triptans. The triptans are available as a pill, nasal spray and can even be injected subcutaneously.  

Evidence indicates that subcutaneous and intranasal formulations of sumatriptan and zolmitriptan work well. Sumatriptan 6 mg subcutaneously or zolmitriptan 10 mg taken intranasally works in most people. The drugs work almost instantly and the headache intensity is reduced by 80% in most cases. The sumatriptans are safe, and much more convenient than carrying oxygen tanks. The only downside to these drugs is the expense.

Can Zomig prevent migraines?

Zomig also known as zolmitriptan is a drug used to treat migraines. The drug can help relieve the intense headache and symptoms of migraine like nausea and vomiting. Zomig can help people with migraine lead normal lives. It also helps people from seeking other drugs. Zomig is not a cure for migraines nor does it reduce the frequency of headaches. Zomig belongs to a class of drugs known as the triptans. Zomig is believed to work by blocking pain signals in the brain. Unfortunately, Zomig does not work in all people with migraines and even when it works, the effectiveness disappears after a few months. The drug is also expensive.