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Over-the-counter Medicines For Migraine Headaches
Migraine - common; Headache - migraine without aura
Treatment
There is no cure for migraine. The goal is to control the symptoms and prevent further attacks.
Rest in a quiet, darkened room. This will often reduce the severity of the symptoms. Drink fluids to prevent dehydration, especially if vomiting occurs.
Several medications may help relieve symptoms. However, the effectiveness of migraine medications is highly variable in different people. If a medication has...
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Over-the-counter medicines
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Medications to have at home References Singh M, Das RR. Zinc for the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Feb 16;2:CD001364. ... Read more »
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