Migraine MLT-down: an unusual presentation of migraine in patients with aspartame-triggered headaches.

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.

• Authors: L C Newman, R B Lipton
• Journal: Headache (Headache) Vol. 41 Issue 9 Pg. 899-901 (Oct 2001) ISSN: 0017-8748 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11703479 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Serotonin Receptor Agonists
• Sweetening Agents
• Triazoles
• Tryptamines
• rizatriptan
• Aspartame

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aspartame (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Migraine Disorders (chemically induced, drug therapy, physiopathology)
• Serotonin Receptor Agonists (therapeutic use)
• Sweetening Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Triazoles (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Tryptamines