Migraine MLT-Down: An Unusual Presentation of Migraine in Patients With Aspartame-Triggered Headaches

Authors: Newman L.C.; Lipton R.B.

Source: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, Volume 41, Number 9, October 2001 , pp. 899-901(3)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract:

Aspartame, an artificial sweetener added to many foods and beverages, may trigger headaches in susceptible individuals. We report two patients with aspartame-triggered attacks in whom the use of an aspartame-containing acute medication (Maxalt-MLT) worsened an ongoing attack of migraine.

Keywords: aspartame; rizatriptan; migraine

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2001-10-01

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