Topamax for Migraine Prevention

Topamax, a prescription medication that reduces the onset of migraine headaches, is now available in New Zealand. Originally developed to treat another medical condition, doctors now prescribe Topamax as a migraine treatment. More than 4 million people worldwide take Topamax to reduce the occurrence and severity of migraines. This is a fully funded prescription, which means there is no charge above the standard prescription rate for this medication in New Zealand.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from migraine headaches. Medical authorities believe that overexcited nerve centers in the brain trigger migraine headaches. A migraine is different from other types of headaches; the pain is located on one side of the head. Other migraine symptoms include sensitivity to light and nausea or vomiting. If this describes your headaches, ask your doctor about Topamax for migraine treatment.

Individuals taking Topamax can experience a decrease in the frequency and severity of their migraines. They may have fewer “migraine days” per month. Topamax is available only by prescription and is taken daily. People taking Topamax report fewer migraine occurrences after a month, however, your doctor should evaluate the effectiveness of Topamax after 2-3 months of use.

Consult your physician if you experience more than three migraine headaches in one month or if pain from your migraine causes you to curtail your normal activities. If your headache medication isn’t effective and you have a migraine when you wake up or suffer from nausea and vomiting as a result of your migraine, ask your doctor about Topamax as a migraine treatment.

To learn more about Topamax and its availability in New Zealand as a migraine treatment visit http://topamax.co.nz. A free booklet is available for download and the site features a short video about Topamax. Review these resources then sit down with your doctor and discuss the benefits of Topamax as a migraine treatment.