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Old 03-01-2011, 08:49 PM   #8779
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Originally Posted by Stitchawl View Post
I know that the effects of some medications, such as aspirin, are increased by the addition of caffeine, but I don't know if that holds true for migraine meds. Imperial Gunpowder tea, Keemun tea, and China Black all tend to be higher caffeine teas (not to mention tasting pretty damn good ) so perhaps may help. But for all I really know, caffeine is contraindicated for migraine... Sorry.


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Actually caffeine (and sugar) are highly recommended - to stop a developing migraine attack! An old standby treatment was to drink orange juice or a Coke and eat a chocolate bar. The blast of caffeine & sugar can sometimes derail a developing headache!
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