Treatments
There are two goals when treating migraine, or any other headache: to relieve the pain and prevent future attacks. Once migraine has been diagnosed by your physician, your treatment will begin by identifying those circumstances or factors that trigger it. Keep a daily calendar of activities, foods, beverages, prescription and over-the-counter medications, physical and environmental factors, stressful situations, sleep patterns, and characteristics of the headache itself.Preventive Treatment/Migraine Headaches
As you review these, remember that all medications have side effects, and you should discuss them with your doctor.
Beta-Blockers
Propranololý
Timololý
Nadolol
Metoprolol
Atenolol
The symbol, ý, indicates medications approved by the FDA for migraine prevention.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Nicardipine
Nifedipine
Nimodipine
Anti-epilepsy Medication
Divalproex sodiumý
Neurontin
Topiramateý
NSAIDs
Fenoprofen
Flurbiprofen
Ketoprofen
Naproxen
Nabumetone
Oxaprozine
Antidepressants -- Tricyclics (non-sedating)
Protriptyline
Desipramine
Antidepressants -- Tricyclics (sedating)
Amitriptyline
Doxepin
Nortriptyline
Imipramine
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
These antidepressants act only on the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Nefazodone
Venlafazine
Other Antidepressants
Trazodone
Bupropion
Other Therapies
Methylergonovine
Phenobarbital-Ergotamine tartrate-Bellafoline (combination)
Cyproheptadine
Phenelzine (MAOI)
Abortive Treatment/Migraines
OTCs
Aspirin-Acetaminophen-Caffeine combinationsý
Ibuprofený
NSAIDs
Ibuprofený
Diclofenac
Ketaprofen
Ketorolac
Flurbiprofen
Meclofenamate
Naproxen Sodium
The symbol, ý, indicates medications approved by the FDA for migraine prevention.
Glucocorticoids
Dexamethasone
Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Acute Abortives
Some of these medications come in various formulations, such as nasal sprays, injections, tablets and orally disintegrating tablets.
Dihydroergotamine
Ergotamine tartrate
Frovatriptan
Isometheptene mucate-Dichloralphenazone-Acetaminophen combination
Naratriptan
Rizatriptan
Sumatriptan
Zolmitriptan
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