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A member asked:
I take triptans to control migraine. but i heared that this could have a negative side effect on my kidneys. is this true?
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Perhaps: Triptans are great for stopping migraine headaches, but too often and/or too much could cause stroke or heart attacks. If you have high blood pressure, the triptan could make it worse, and thereby damage your kidneys, besides the other risk factors involved. See your doctor and make sure that this is the best approach to treat your migraines.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Depends: First- do you have any underlying medical problems? 2nd-how often do you require the medication? If you have no underlying problems and use the med infrequently, there should be no issue. If need it often you should be on a prohylactic medication. Would review with your own doctor.
Answered 2/13/2015
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