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Fastest Way To Treat A 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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Migraine Diary
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
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Almotriptan approved to treat migraines in teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first triptan medication to treat migraines in adolescents. The drug, called... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
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