Headache & Migraine: Medications
Seizure medicine to prevent migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseTopiramate and divalproex sodium are seizure medicines that are typically used to control seizures in people who have epilepsy. These medications are also used to prevent migraine headaches and have been approved by the U.S. Food
High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy for cluster headaches
04/11/08, HealthwiseOxygen is given at a high flow rate of 6 to 7 liters a minute for 10 to 20 minutes at the start of a cluster headache.
Should I take medicine to prevent migraine headaches?
07/03/07, HealthwiseA migraine is a painful, recurring headache that is accompanied by nausea; vomiting; and sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smells. The throbbing headache often occurs on only one side of your head, although the pain can shift fro
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Should I take prescription drugs for tension headaches?
07/30/07, HealthwiseA tension headache causes constant, steady ache and tightness around your forehead, both temples, or the back of your head and neck. Usually, pain from a tension headache is mild to moderate. It doesn't usually keep you from doing your da
Beta-blockers for migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseBeta-blockers relax blood vessels. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain.
Calcium channel blockers for migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseCalcium channel blockers reduce the amount of narrowing (constriction) of the blood vessels. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain.
Tension Headaches - Medications
07/30/07, HealthwiseYour doctor may prescribe medicine to both treat and prevent tension headaches. He or she may first suggest you try a nonprescription drug, which usually has fewer side effects than prescription drugs. The type of tension headache
Triptans (serotonin receptor agonists) for migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseTriptans narrow (constrict) blood vessels in the brain and relieve swelling. Triptans have other properties that may help treat migraine symptoms. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with th
Ergotamines for migraine headaches
07/03/07, HealthwiseErgotamines narrow (constrict) blood vessels in the brain. Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain. These medications are available in different forms dependi
Migraine Headaches - Medications
07/03/07, HealthwiseDrugs are used to treat migraine symptoms after they have started (abortive drugs) as well as to prevent future attacks (preventive drugs). You may have to try several different drugs or types of drugs before you find the one that is
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