Table 2 Triggers to migraine and side effects of migraine medications
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Triggers to migraine | ||
Stress | 1557 | 57.5 |
Environmental (weather etc.) | 1589 | 58.6 |
Lack of sleep | 1382 | 51 |
Hormones/menstrual cycle | 1179 | 43.5 |
Certain food or drinks | 1254 | 46.3 |
Missing meals | 1096 | 40.4 |
Certain smells | 1058 | 39 |
Alcohol/drugs | 709 | 26.2 |
Physical activity | 603 | 22.3 |
Sexual activity | 165 | 6.1 |
Other | 392 | 14.5 |
Any special steps to avoid these triggers | 1793 | 66.2 |
Currently keep a journal to track migraine episodes | 937 | 34.6 |
Avoided using a medicine due to side effects | 1689 | 62.3 |
Stopped using a medicine due to side effects | 1709 | 63.1 |
Side effects | ||
Nausea/vomiting | 613 | 22.6 |
Stomach ache | 363 | 13.4 |
Rebound headaches | 898 | 33.1 |
Dizziness | 594 | 21.9 |
Other | 1237 | 45.6 |