Mind Your Meds

A virtual opportunity to ask questions and get evidence-based information about migraine medications 

Mind Your Meds is a new virtual education and engagement program facilitated by Fairuz Siraj, PharmD, a pharmacist with advanced training in migraine medications and management. 

Finding credible, evidence-based information about migraine medications and treatment options can be challenging—especially between healthcare appointments, while waiting for a diagnosis, or when you don’t have a primary care provider. 

Mind Your Meds provides a welcoming opportunity to ask questions, better understand medications and treatment options, and gain practical information to help you navigate your migraine care. 

Each monthly session will focus on a specific medication-related topic. There is no formal presentation. Instead, participants are invited to bring their questions and engage in an open, interactive discussion with Fairuz Siraj, PharmD. 

Registration will be capped at 30 participants to allow for meaningful opportunities to ask questions and participate in the discussion. 

Registration: $10 per participant 

Fall 2026 Pilot Program 

The Mind Your Meds pilot has three online sessions planned for Fall 2026. 

Program details: 

• Monthly sessions 
• Wednesdays at 7:00 PM ET 
• Starting September 16, 2026 
• Each session is 1 hour 
• Online via Microsoft Teams 
• Capped at 30 participants/session 
• $10 per participant per session

 

Monthly Topics 

Each session will focus on a designated topic and provide an opportunity to ask your questions and get evidence-based information from a pharmacist specializing in migraine management. Registration is required separately for each session, and participants may register for as many sessions as they wish. 

September 16 — Medication Overuse Headache 

Have questions about medication overuse headache? Bring them to this open Q&A session. Ask about medication use, frequency of treatment, and concerns you may have about medication overuse. 

October 14 — When to Take Your Acute Therapy 

Not sure when to take your acute migraine medication? Bring your questions about timing, using medication during a migraine attack, and other practical considerations related to acute treatment. 

November 11 — What Is a Preventive Therapy? 

Curious about preventive migraine treatment? Bring your questions about what preventive therapy means, when it may be considered, and what you want to know before discussing preventive options with your healthcare provider. 

Coming in 2027 

Additional Mind Your Meds sessions are being planned for 2027, with potential topics including: 

• January: Natural health products 

• February: Over-the-counter products 

• March: Devices 

Details about future sessions will be shared as they become available. 

What to Expect 

Mind Your Meds is designed to be an accessible, welcoming space for people living with migraine to get answers to their medication-related questions. 

There is no presentation and no need to prepare in advance. Simply come with your questions related to the session topic. 

You can ask questions about medications you are currently taking, treatment options you are considering, or topics you would like to better understand. 

With enrolment limited to 30 participants, the sessions are designed to allow for meaningful interaction and opportunities to ask questions. 

Registration  

Register through this link.

Registration will also be promoted through the Migraine Canada community newsletter and social media channels. 

Registration is $10 per participant. Space is limited to 30 participants. 

24-hour refund policy: Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the session are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session are not eligible for a refund. This policy helps us cover the costs of running the program and ensures that limited spaces are reserved for participants who are committed to attending. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to register only if you are able to attend. 

If the program fee is not financially feasible for you, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss available assistance. 

Participation Requirements 

Mind Your Meds will be delivered through Microsoft Teams.

Participants should have a basic working knowledge of Teams, including how to: 

• Join an online meeting 
• Enable and use audio and video 
• Use the chat and Q&A features 

Participants are required to join each session from a quiet, private space. To protect the privacy of everyone attending, participation from a public space is not permitted.