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What is Midrin and why is it prescribed? Midrin is prescribed for the treatment of tension headaches. It is also used to treat vascular headaches such as migraine. Midrin can be used only after the headache starts. It does not prevent headaches. How should you take Midrin? Follow your doctors directions for taking Midrin. You should start taking Midrin at the first sign of a migraine attack. Do not take more than the maximum dose of Midrin. Take this medication only as needed. Store Midrin at room temperature in a dry place. Are there any Midrin side effects? Midrin side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Midrin side effects may include short periods of dizziness and skin rash. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Midrin? If Midrin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Midrin with Acetaminophen-containing pain relievers (such as Tylenol), Antidepressants classified as MAO inhibitors (including Nardil and Parnate), Antihistamines (such as Benadryl), or Central nervous system depressants (such as Halcion, Valium and Xanax). Are there any special warnings about Midrin? Take Midrin cautiously if you have high blood pressure or any abnormal condition of the blood vessels outside of the heart, or have recently had a cardiovascular attack such as a heart attack or stroke. |
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