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40 Treatments for Migraine Headache

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4	Over the Counter Medications

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23	Prescribed Medications

5	Alternative Procedures

4	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

Once a migraine begins, the person will usually seek out a dark, quiet room to lessen painful stimuli. Several drugs may be used to reduce the pain and severity of the attack, and many people with migraines learn to prevent attacks altogether by recognizing and avoiding their tr...[read article]

Tests for Migraine Headache

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Migraine Headache

1. APAP/ASA/caffeine(Excedrin , others...) Close ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; AS pir in; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild aches and pains. This medicine may help with... More
2. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
3. acetaminophen(Tylenol , others...) Close ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. More
4. naproxen(Aleve , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,... More
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Self Care for Migraine Headache

1. Alcohol Abstinence
2. Rest
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Prescribed Medications for Migraine Headache

1. sumatriptan(Imitrex ) SUMATRIPTAN (soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is... More
2. ergotamine(Ergomar ) ERGOTAMINE (er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat vascular headaches or migraines. More
3. dihydroergotamine(D H E 45 ) DIHYDROERGOTAMINE (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. It should not be used to prevent migraine headaches. More
4. caffeine-ergotamine(Cafergot , others...) Close CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE (KAF een; er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat or prevent migraine and cluster headaches. More
5. naproxen-sumatriptan(Treximet ) NAPROXEN; SUMATRIPTAN (na PROS en; soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns y... More
6. APAP/dichloralphenazone/isometheptene(Midrin , others...) Close ACETAMINOPHEN; DICHLORALPHENAZONE; ISOMETHEPTENE (a seet a MIN oh fen; dye klor al PHEN a zone; eye soe me THEP teen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat migrai... More
7. APAP/caffeine/dihydrocodeine(Panlor SS , others...) Close ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE; DIHYDROCODEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; KAF een; dye hye droe KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. More
8. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
9. topiramate(Topamax , Topamax Sprinkle) TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. More
10. rizatriptan(Maxalt , Maxalt-MLT) RIZATRIPTAN (rye za TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is... More
11. zolmitriptan(Zomig , Zomig-ZMT) ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl mi TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It ... More
12. cyproheptadine(Periactin ) CYPROHEPTADINE (si proe HEP ta deen) is a antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms. It is can help stop runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy ras... More
13. naratriptan(Amerge ) NARATRIPTAN (NAR a trip tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is ... More
14. eletriptan(Relpax ) ELETRIPTAN (el ih TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is n... More
15. almotriptan(Axert ) ALMOTRIPTAN (al moh TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is... More
16. frovatriptan(Frova ) FROVATRIPTAN (froe va TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It ... More
17. botulinum toxin type A(Botox , Botox Cosmetic) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face. More
18. sumatriptan injection(Imitrex Statdose , Imitrex Statdose Refill) SUMATRIPTAN (soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is... More
19. zolmitriptan nasal(Zomig ) ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl mi TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It ... More
20. belladonna/ergotamine/phenobarbital(Bellamine , others...) Close BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS; ERGOTAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL (bell a DON a; er GOT a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal) is a combination of several different drugs. It is used to help pr... More
21. diclofenac(Voltaren , others...) Close DICLOFENAC (dye KLOE fen ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It is used for osteoarthritis and r... More
22. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,... More
23. propranolol(Inderal , others...) Close PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat... More
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Alternative Procedures for Migraine Headache What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More \| Efficacy Grade A
2. Biofeedback Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p... More Efficacy Grade B
3. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
4. Meditation Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod... More
5. Hydrotherapy Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Migraine Headache What's this?

1. arginine L-arginine was first isolated in 1886. In 1932, scientists learned that L-arginine is needed to create urea, a waste product that is necessary for toxic ammonia to ... More Efficacy Grade C
2. gamma-Linolenic Acid Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ... More Efficacy Grade C
3. ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low... More Efficacy Grade C
4. riboflavin Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy prod... More
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