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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Questions About Treatment & Side Effects => Topic started by: Batboy on August 11, 2006, 03:40:09 pm

Title: Migraine Headaches
Post by: Batboy on August 11, 2006, 03:40:09 pm

I have suffered from migraines in the past but haven't one in years until starting on a sustiva/truvada combo. Now I seem to get them frequently. This started after about two months on the meds. I get the auras, the reduced eyesight, the flashing lights in my peripheral vision and the severe pain.

I intend to ask my doctor about it at the next visit but, I was wondering if anyone else has experience the onset or a recurrence of severe headaches on this med combo.

Title: Re: Migraine Headaches
Post by: newt on August 11, 2006, 04:13:54 pm

Migraine headaches are a known side-effect of Sustiva.  Plus Sustiva has an interaction with some anti-migraine drugs (ergot derivatives).

- matt