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Migraines and Pregnancy
- Typically headache frequency will increase during the first 2 to 3 months of pregnancy
- 70% of women report significant improvement in headaches during their second and third trimester.
- Most migraine medication should NOT be given to pregnant woman. Verify prior to prescribing.
- Class X/D drugs include
- Cafergot (ergotamine)
- Depakote
- Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
- Class C drugs include
- Imitrex
- Zomig
- Midrin
- Relapex
- Class X/D drugs include
- Some headache centers will prophalax pregnant woman with Vitamin B2 and Magnesium.