Menograine is not a recognized medication name; it likely refers to migraine medications in general, such as triptans (including sumatriptan), ergotamines, beta-blockers, and others used to treat or prevent migraines. The side effects depend on the medication type.
Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan) are among the most common migraine medications. Their side effects can include:
- Tingling or numbness
- Flushing (feeling hot or red in the face)
- Feeling warm or cold
- Drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, dizziness
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea
- Muscle cramps
- Tightness, heaviness, or pain in the chest, throat, neck, or jaw (which can rarely be serious and require urgent attention)
- Unusual feelings of heaviness or tightness in various parts of the body
- Serious allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, difficulty breathing, or a severe rash)
- Medication overuse headache if taken more than 10 days per month
- Injection-site discomfort with injectable forms
- Unpleasant aftertaste with nasal forms
Serotonin syndrome—a serious condition involving agitation, confusion, fever, sweating, and muscle twitching—may occur if sumatriptan is taken with certain antidepressants. Triptans are also generally contraindicated for people with significant heart or vascular risks due to their vasoconstrictive effect[1][2][3][4][5][7].
Ergotamines, another class, are less commonly used today. Side effects can include:
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Tingling
- Increased risk for people with cardiovascular and blood pressure issues
- Various medication interactions
Ergotamines are mostly recommended only if other treatments have not worked[1][6].
Beta-blockers and other classes (preventive medications) can cause:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Lowered blood pressure
Other migraine medications (antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, calcium channel blockers) have their own side effect profiles, which vary widely depending on the specific drug[1].
References
- [1] Migraine Medications: Types, Side Effects, List, Prevention
- [2] Drugs for Migraine | The Medical Letter Inc.
- [3] Sumatriptan: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [4] Comparison of New Pharmacologic Agents With Triptans for Migraine
- [5] Sumatriptan (oral route) – Side effects & dosage | Mayo Clinic
- [6] 5 Outdated Migraine Medications | GoodRx
- [7] Side effects of sumatriptan | NHS
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