Treatments

Preventive Treatment/Cluster Headaches
As you review these, remember that all medications have side effects, and you should discuss them with your doctor.

Verapamil
Prednisone
Ergotamine tartrate
Lithium carbonate
Divalproex Sodium
Histamine acid phosphate

Abortive Treatment/Cluster Headaches
Some of these medications come in various formulations, such as nasal sprays and injections.

Oxygen
Dihydroergotamine
Sumatriptan
Lidocaine

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