Conditions We Treat

IV Migraine Infusion

Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care
Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care
Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care

A severe migraine can stop you in your tracks, and if you experience them frequently, you may find it difficult to keep up with work, school, or social gatherings. At Healix Infusion Care, we make the migraine infusion process simple and comfortable so that you can focus on getting better and living your life to the fullest.

What Are Migraines?

Migraines are a type of headache that can be triggered by shifts in brain chemicals like serotonin, which affect how nerves send signals. Other triggers include stress, changes in sleep patterns, certain foods or drinks, bright lights, and even changes in the weather. Hormonal changes, especially in women, can also play a big role in when and how often migraines happen.

How Do I Know if My Headache Is a Migraine?

Typical headaches usually feel like dull pressure. A migraine usually brings sharp pain and other problems that make it harder to function:

  • Throbbing or pulsing pain on one side of your head
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Sensitivity to sound
  • Blurry vision or visual disturbances (like flashing lights or zigzag lines)
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

If your migraines are frequent, last a long time, or don’t respond to pills, you may benefit from infusion therapy for migraines. These treatments are also helpful if you experience strong nausea or vomiting that makes it hard to keep oral medicine down.

What Kind of Infusions Help Migraines?

Migraine infusions deliver medication directly into your bloodstream through an IV for faster and sometimes more effective results. Common infusion medications for migraines include:

  • DHE 45® (dihydroergotamine): Tightens blood vessels and reduces substances in the brain that cause inflammation and pain
  • Toradol® (ketorolac): Relieves acute pain, often used in emergency settings
  • Magnesium sulfate: Beneficial for people who get migraines with aura
  • Reglan® (metoclopramide): Alleviates nausea and helps your stomach empty faster
  • Compazine® (prochlorperazine): Relieves strong nausea or vomiting
  • Vyepti® (eptinezumab): Given every three months to help prevent migraines before they start

Migraine Infusion Cocktail

A migraine cocktail is a mix of different IV medications given together to treat multiple parts of a migraine attack at once. The exact ingredients can change depending on your symptoms, but most migraine cocktails include:

  • NSAID pain relievers: Help lower inflammation and ease head pain
  • Antiemetics: Reduce nausea and help prevent vomiting
  • DHE: Tightens blood vessels and blocks pain signals in the brain
  • Steroids: Help reduce swelling and lower the chance of the migraine coming back soon
  • IV fluids: Treat dehydration, which can make migraines feel worse

Migraine infusion cocktails can work faster than pills and are often administered in outpatient infusion centers like Healix.

How Long Does a Migraine Infusion Last?

An IV infusion for migraines usually takes between 30 minutes and a few hours, depending on how many medications are included and how your body responds.

The effects of a migraine infusion can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. In some cases, like with preventive infusions, you may feel results for weeks or even months. How long the benefits last depends on your migraine pattern and how well your body responds to the treatment.

Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care
Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care

Expert Migraine Infusion Care at Healix

With Healix, you don’t have to manage severe migraines alone. Choosing us for your migraine infusion treatment gives you access to expert care in a relaxed outpatient setting.

We work directly with your doctor to create a plan based on your specific condition, making sure you get the right medications for faster relief or long-term prevention. Get started with Healix Infusion Care today.

Migraine Infusion​​, Migraine Infusion, Healix Infusion Care
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