WHAT IS MIGRAINE?

Migraine is a type of headache characterized by recurrent attacks of moderate to severe throbbing and pulsating pain on one side of the head. Untreated attacks last from 4 to 72 hours.1

WHAT IS MIGRAINE?

Other common symptoms include:

  • Increased sensitivity to light, noise and odors.1
  • Vomiting and/or nausea.1

4 MIGRAINE PHASES2

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1

Prodome

One or two days before a migraine, you might notice subtle changes that warn of an upcoming migraine, including:


Constipation, mood changes, food cravings, stiff neck, increase urination, fluid retention, frequent yawning.

2

Aura

For some people, an aura might occur before or during migraines. Examples of migraine auras include:

  • Visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots or flashes of light.
  • Temporary visual loss.
  • Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg.
  • Weakness or numbness in the face or one side of the body.
  • Difficulty speaking.

3

Attack

How often migraines occur varies from person to person. Migraines might occur rarely or strike several times a month. During a migraine, you might experience:

  • Pain usually on one side of your head, but often on both sides.
  • Pain that throbs or pulses.
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smell and touch.
  • Nausea and vomiting.

4

Post-drome

After a migraine attack, you might feel drained, confused and washed out for up to a day. Some people report feeling elated. Sudden head movement might bring on the pain again briefly.

WHO IS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE MIGRAINE?1

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  • Migraine occurs in both children and adults but affect adult women three times more often than men.
  • Migraines are influenced by genetic factors.
  • Migraine in women often relates to changes in hormones.
  • Migraine also frequently occurs in people who have other medical conditions.

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Reference: 1. Migraine. (2024). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine 2. Migraine - Symptoms and causes. (2023). Mayo Clinic; https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201#:~:text=Migraines%2C%20which%20affect%20children%20and,%2C%20attack%20and%20post%2Ddrome. 3. Cutter, E. (n.d.). How To Diagnose Migraine. https://webfiles.pfizer.com/file/01jqrz670a0xz0hyk4kxed39kf.