Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sensitivity to sound and light, and throbbing/pulsing head pain. Pain most commonly affects one side of the head, but may shift or occur on both.

There are two major categories of migraines, migraine with aura (classical migraines) and migraines without aura (common migraines). An aura are symptoms that precede or accompany a headache including flashes of light or “strobing”, scintillations, or partial loss of vision.

Although the causes of a Migraine is not yet completely understood, the most common triggers are certain foods like alcohol, caffeine withdrawal, strong smells or scents, at the onset of menstruation for women, from fatigue or excess sleep, genetic factors, and family history, and are associated with depression, anxiety and sleep apnea.

Migraines tend to last around 4 hours, but can last up to a week if left untreated.

The most common and successful treatment of migraines is with a class of medications called 5HT1 (serotonin) receptor agonists or “triptans”. Jill offers four clinically proven treatment options that belong to this family. Triptans are used for acute treatment of migraines and reduces the release of inflammatory neurotransmitters in the brain, as well as causing vasoconstriction (decreases the size) of blood vessels in the brain.

If you have a drug plan that covers prescription drugs , your out-of-pocket fees may decrease significantly. Many Health Spending Accounts can also cover costs for medication. You will be provided with a receipt to use for your claims.

For questions about using your insurance to pay, please mention that you have insurance when the pharmacy calls you – a refund will be provided for the portion that covered by your plan if applicable.
You can also find out what your plans covers by contacting your insurer or emailing our pharmacy.