Many people report that their migraines have specific triggers, which can be different for each person. Some patients seem to have no specific triggers. By familiarizing yourself with potential triggers, you can learn about causes that may contribute to your migraine attacks. Changes in sleeping habits Too little, or more often, too much sleep can trigger migraines. Dieting/hunger Any change in eating habits, missed meals, change in schedule or dieting. Loud noises/sounds Sudden or prolonged loud noises. Motion/travel Reaction to motion sickness. Caffeine Having more (and sometimes even having less) caffeine than you are used to can trigger migraines. Hormonal Fluctuations The frequency of women's migraines is sometimes said to be related to hormonal fluctuation, particularly with regard to estrogen. In many women, migraines begin just prior to, or during, their monthly menstrual period, or during treatment with hormone therapy such as birth control pills or estrogen replacement.  More Triggers Tips to help you manage your migraines. Click here >> Find the answers to some of the most often asked questions about migraines. Click here >>

IMITREX is a prescription medicine for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults. You should not take IMITREX if you have certain types of heart disease, a history of stroke or TIAs, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud syndrome, or blood pressure that is uncontrolled. If you have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or are a smoker, you should be evaluated by your doctor before taking IMITREX. Very rarely, certain people, even some without heart disease, have had serious heart-related problems when taking IMITREX. If you are currently taking other medications or if you are pregnant, nursing, or thinking about becoming pregnant, you should talk to your doctor before taking IMITREX. If your headaches are not migraines, IMITREX is not for you.

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