by Dr Robbins | Apr 1, 2012 | Headache Drugs
In a recent post on aspirin, I spoke about how in 1900 aspirin was imported(probably illegaly) here from Canada, similar to the situation now…aspirin was cheaper in Canada than in the U.S……many U.S. people obtain meds thru Canadian pharmacies(such as...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 31, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Good ol’ aspirin..compounded by the (brilliant for the time) German organic chemists in about 1872…found to have, by accident, anti-arthritis and pain properties; in 1900, people in the U.S. were buying aspirin from Canada and sneaking it over the border...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 31, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A new product is out, with less acetaminophen than Fioricet or Esgic: Orbivan, which has 50mg of butalbital, 300mg of acetaminophen, and 40mg of caffeine….very similar to Fioricet/Esgic(brand names), or the generic for those. Also out is a version without...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 30, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A large study was recently conducted to evaluate data on pregnancy and headache. The study invited all pregnant women in the catchment area to participate. The group of women included those with migraine according to the International Headache Society criteria. The...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 29, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Recent medical research has found a correlation between obesity and the prevalence of headaches. Two large population-based studies suggest that obesity is one of the risk factors for chronic migraine. The link is strongest in patients under age 55, who were found to...
