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Migraine problem
I am suffering from migraine for 15 yrs. I have been talking Rizatriptan benzoate - 5mg at every two days intervals as a pain killer since last 5 yrs. Is it harmful? What is the hazard?
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Dr. Bhavneet Singh
Pain Management Specialist
16 yrs exp
Amritsar
Start with prophylaxis if it's migraine....consult some pain specialist and start after clinical evaluation
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello..... Any painkillers should be taken in limit ...Don't take them for long period of time.. Hello... Migraine headed is pulsating in nature often associated with aura ,emotions , smell and taste of food,even lack of sleep triggers attack ...sleep for 7-8hours (uninterrupted deep sleep) , don't Carry all tension b,worriers to bed , avoid having coffee or tea in excess.. Rest for sometime, close your eyes during each episode..try to avoid triggering factor..
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