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Migraine

What is a migraine?
Migraine is a common condition which causes severe headaches.
Migraine headaches are often accompanied by other symptoms, for example nausea, sensitivity to light or vomiting. 

How is migraine diagnosed? 
The diagnosis usually happens if people have a combination of symptoms and doctors have ruled out other disorders. 
The International Headache Society breaks migraines into two categories: migraine with aura and migraine without aura. 
Aura causes sufferers to see spots, lights or blurry lines before pain strikes, among other symptoms. 
To diagnose a migraine without aura, at least two of the following symptoms must be present: 
    - nausea, 
    - vomiting, 
    - sensitivity to light, 
    - sensitivity to sound or sensitivity to smell. 
 Patients
Note: We can only ever prescribe for this treatment for patients that are at least 18 years of age.
           If medically suitable, our doctors will prescribe either: Sumatriptan Imigran

How we work for you


  •  €25 / prescription

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  • Dr. Jody Shanahan-Prendergast
  • M.D., MRCGP, FRACGP

Irish Medical Council Register Number: 425861

STEP 1 OF 2

What is your birth sex? *

Please select which treatment you would like to apply for? *

Did you have your first migraine in the last year? *

Did the symptoms of migraine begin after you turned 50? *

Who diagnosed you with migraines? *

Do your migraines: *

You should see your GP or go to A+E if your migraine is worse than normal, you have had a recent head injury, your headache started suddenly or at the back of your head, or you have a fever - any of these features could be a sign of a more serious problem. *

STEP 2 OF 2

Do you have any conditions affecting your heart or circulation including heart attacks, angina (chest pain), heart failure, a stroke or mini stroke, or claudication (cramping pain in yours legs when you walk)? *

Have you had any health conditions including high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy or fits, phenylketonuria or any other health conditions? *

Do any of the following apply to you: *

Are you currently taking any medication or have you stopped taking any medicines in the last two weeks, including any over the counter or herbal medicines? *

Are you allergic to any medicines or other substances (e.g peanuts/soya)? *

I fully understand the questions asked and have answered honestly and truthfully *

I fully understand the side-effects of the treatment options, their effectiveness and alternative options and am happy to continue with my request. *

If you wish to have your prescription sent to a pharmacy of your choosing (place Pharmacy details below)

I confirm and agree that any treatment prescribed for me is for my personal use only. *