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Health Encyclopedia: Migraine Medication, Medicine

Medications Used for Treatment

Many different medications can treat migraines. Some patients with mild migraines respond well to over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers, particularly if they are taken at the very first sign of an impending attack.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Migraine Treatments

The FDA has approved three OTC products to treat migraine. Excedrin Migraine (a combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine) was the first such medication approved for the temporary relieve of migraine and ...

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

... Why is methadone used to treat pain? With other pain medications available, it does not seem... Read more »

What Can Be Done For Nerve Pain

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

The experience of nerve pain is described with a variety of terms: burning, hot poker, itching,... Read more »

Taking Baclofen and Stretching for MS-Related Spasticity

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, prescription pain medications, seizure medications,... Read more »

Pain Patients Should Not be the Victims in the War on Drugs

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...a nationwide campaign against the use of powerful analgesics in the treatment of patients with... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia Medication

...health perception in 30 to 40 percent of FM patients. The most common side effects were dizziness and sleepiness. Neurontin has been found to help neuropathic pain. Fibromyalgia patients... Read more »

NHF Survey: Migraine-Specific Medications vs. Nonspecific Medications for Acute Treatment

...triptans: Barbiturates Opioids Triptans Drowsiness/sleepiness 74% 84% 22% Fatigue 60% 64% ... Read more »

Insomnia: Treatment

...light rather than actual time of day. Bright light can discourage drowsiness, and darkness can cause sleepiness, day or night. The use of a special box that gives off very bright fluorescent light... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

for Acute SinusitisThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the sinuses, and ensuring that the sinuses remain open.... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Diagnosis

...disturbances or nausea and vomiting)Behaviors during a headacheSnoring, sleep disturbances, and daytime sleepiness (which could relate to sleep apnea, a possible risk factor for cluster... Read more »

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