Midrin

This medication is not a single drug, but rather a combination drug containing Acetaminophen, Isometheptene and Dichloralphenazone. Acetaminphen is Tylenol and is a pain killer. Dichloralphenazone is a mild sedative and isometheptene is a vasoconstrictor.

How Is Midrin Used?

Reasons NOT to take a triptan like Imitrex or Treximet include cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, allergy to naprosyn and uncontrolled hypertension. Some people just can't tolerate the triptans and Midrin is good for those people. One thing to watch out for is the sedative. This might not be the best drug to take if you are at work, driving, or operating heavy machinery.

What If It Doesn't Work?

Overall it is important to remember that migraines and headaches can be effectively treated. Midrin is fine if you get only one or two mild or moderate migraines per month, and the medication takes them away. However, if you are getting one disabling migraine per month or 2-3 headaches per week, then you need to speak to your provider about a short course of daily headache medication to get the problem under control.

As always, lifestyle changes have the greatest positive effect on managing migraine so don't forget about those.