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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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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors

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Narcolepsy: Highlights

...by intense emotions.) Recent studies report that Xyrem is very helpful for treating this condition.Antidepressant drugs such as tricyclics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and... Read more »

Stop Smoking Methods

...time perhaps the most effective method for quitting is a combination of nicotine replacement therapy, antidepressants (such as Zyban), and professional counseling.The many methods of quitting... Read more »

Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk

...FDA based its recommendations for children and adolescents on a review of 24 clinical trials of nine antidepressant drugs. These trials enrolled over 4,400 pediatric patients and tested the safety... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Treatment

...Triptans, as well as certain types of antidepressant medications, can increase serotonin levels. These antidepressant drugs include serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine... Read more »

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