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classic migraine Migraine with aura Neurology An episodic headache that accounts for up to 20% of all migraines, lasts 4 to 72 hrs, is associated with N&V, photo- and phonophobia, and often follows an aura, which may not occur on the same
side as the migraine; Pts are asymptomatic between episodes; in most, the headaches are unilateral, pulsating and of moderate to severe intensity; there may be a family history of migraines and of travel sickness. See Migraine. Cf Common migraine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Migraine without aura is a common migraine without aura but exhibits the same symptoms as a classic migraine except that it does not exhibit any aura. Some, however, have migraines with auras, which were previously called classic migraines. Imitrex (summatriptan succinate) is a powerful drug usually prescribed for the treatment of classic migraine headaches or cluster headaches. |
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