What may trigger a migraine attack?
Certain things may trigger migraine attacks in some people. Some of these triggers are • Certain foods or drinks, such as cheese, chocolate, citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, lime, and others), caffeine, and alcohol. • Stress. • Change in behavior, such as too much or too little sleep, missing a meal, or a change in diet. • Hormone changes in women, such as during monthly menstrual periods. You may be able to prevent migraine attacks or make them come less often if you understand what triggers your attacks. Keeping a headache diary may help you identify and monitor the possible triggers that cause your migraine. Once you identify the triggers, you and your doctor can change your lifestyle to avoid those triggers. How does AXERT work during a migraine attack? Treatment with AXERT • reduces swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain. This swelling is associated with the headache pain of a migraine attack. • blocks the release of substances from nerve endings that cause more
