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Prescription Headache Medication
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- Cluster Headaches
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Treatment for Acute Attacks
Oxygen Therapy
Breathing pure oxygen (by face mask, for 15 minutes or less) is one of the most effective and safest treatments for cluster headache attacks. It is often the first choice treatment. Inhalation of oxygen raises blood oxygen levels, therefore relaxing narrowed blood vessels.
Triptans
Triptans are drugs that are usually used to treat migraine headaches. They can also help stop a cluster attack. An Injection of sumatriptan (Imitrex) is the standard triptan...
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From Our Experts
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NHF Survey: Migraine-Specific Medications vs. Nonspecific Medi...
"We have really great Migraine-specific medications available, and they're not being prescribed to people who could benefit from them… Often,... Read more »
Side Effects, Migraine and Headache Glossary
Side effects are any undesired actions or effects of a drug or treatment. Negative or adverse effects may include headache, nausea, hair loss, skin... Read more »
Headache
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pain - head; Rebound headaches; Medication overuse headachesHome CareKeep a headache diary to help find the source or trigger of your symptoms. Then... Read more »
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