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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> another question from me (DHE) http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1232055559 Message started by kevmd on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 4:39pm

Title: another question from me (DHE)
Post by kevmd on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 4:39pm

I was unaware of mixing triptans and Ergo's til recently How does DHE work? Does it constrict the vessels like trex? Hava potential heart issue and want to know if DHE is an option

Title: Re: another question from me (DHE)
Post by E-Double on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 5:07pm

MAJOR VASOCONSTRICTOR!!!

Title: Re: another question from me (DHE)
Post by kika on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 8:44pm

I LOVED how quickly it worked, but hated having to inject it. It is however a very potent vasoconstrictor, so unfotunately not likely well suited to you

Title: Re: another question from me (DHE)
Post by kevmd on Jan 16^th, 2009 at 8:22am

crapola!!!!!!!! I guess all contrictors are off til I meet with the cardiologist

Title: Re: another question from me (DHE)
Post by Ray on Jan 16^th, 2009 at 9:26am

Hello there:

It would be dangerous with most heart conditions. DHE is a vasoconstrictor that constricts veins throughout the body. It is effective for many, including me.

It did raise my blood pressure significantly!

Wishing you well,

Ray

Title: Re: another question from me (DHE)
Post by webgopher on Jan 17^th, 2009 at 10:33am

I have two questions about it, too. I asked my nurse prac. about getting a scrip for it; it seems a neuro has to perscribe this type of med. One question is is it appropriate for post-menopausal females? I know Trexamet isn't. If not, why?