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Does Acupuncture Can Help With Migraine?
Medications for Treating Migraine Attacks
Many different medications are used to treat migraines. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specifically approved only the following types of drugs for treating migraine attacks:
- Non-prescription drugs. Excedrin Migraine, Advil Migraine, and Motrin Migraine Pain
- Prescription drugs. Triptans and ergotamine
Other types of drugs, including opioids and barbiturates, are sometimes prescribed off-label for migraine treatment. Opioids and...
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Acupuncture
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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