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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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Malaria and Chocolate Chips

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...made with honey, limes (from our trees), grated raw ginger (to break up the congestion), and... Read more »

Unraveling Health and Emergency Care

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...she is currently taking, followed by pages of her medical history. I think an entire file... Read more »

Ginger is Soothing

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...stomach. One thing that has helped a little is ginger, which is also an important herb for a... Read more »

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Hey Ginger, I'm in an feuling/fitness conundrum. I'm currently running between 20-25 miles a... Read more »

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Excerpt 2: "Living Well With Migraine Disease and Headaches"

...try a new over-the-counter Migraine remedy, GelStat Migraine. It’s a gel containing feverfew and ginger, and it’s used by squirting it under the tongue, holding it there for 60 seconds,... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...of carbon dioxide diverts mosquitoes toward the flame.) Smoke from burning certain plants, including ginger, beetlenut, and coconut husks, have also reduced mosquito infiltration, but the... Read more »

Migraine Treatment

...problems.Treatments in Children. For most children with migraines, mild pain relievers and home remedies (such as ginger tea) may be sufficient. The American Academy of Neurologys 2004 practice... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

...anti-inflammatory effects. In fact, any hot beverage may have similar soothing effects from steam. Ginger tea, fruit juice, and hot tea with honey and lemon may all be helpful.Spicy foods that... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention

...substances have antioxidant properties and are being tried for sun-protection:Both green and black tea and ginger appear to have properties that may provide some protection against skin cancers... Read more »

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