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Allergies to aspirin & ibuprofen as well as most narcotic pain relievers. would butterbur be safe for me? trying to help bad migraines.
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Petadolex: Petadolex is the only recommended ; safe formulation of butterbur extract. Yes, petadolex has level a recommendation from american academy of neurology for daily prophylactic treatment of migraines. This may be a safe option for you; consult with your neurologist for further discussion of risks and benefits. Good luck!
Answered 12/14/2016
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Triptans?: Have you been prescribed a triptan type of drug (imitrex (sumatriptan) etc)? This is specially designed for migraine and contains no nsaids or narcotics. If you have more than 15 migraines a month and is of the right age, Botox may be another option.
Answered 6/13/2016
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