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Migraine Medications

Several medications are available to treat migraine. Find out what your options are and which option is best for you.

Medication Basics

Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue Medications - What's the Difference?
Learn about how the three types of Migraine medication work, and when they are typically used.

Managing Medications

Drug Information
Looking for info on a specific drug? Find information the on dosage, side effects, and interactions of common Migraine drugs.
Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires
Learn more about MOH - a persistent cycle of headaches and Migraines that actually results from the use of Migraine and headache medications.
Medications Used for Migraine Treatment
Medications used to treat migraines include OTC drugs, NSAIDs, and a whole host of other medications. Read our guide about Migraine medication options.

Botox for Migraines? - Video

New research shows that Botox may reduce Migraine frequency

Botox for Migraines

Medication News and Research

Intradermal Botox for Migraine, Headache, Pain Disorders
A look at intradermal Botox for the prevention of Migraines and headaches and relief from pain disorders.
Trileptal Fails Test for Migraine Prevention
A new study shows that Trileptal, a medication that is prescribed off-label for Migraine prevention, is not effective at reducing Migraine frequency.
Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications
The FDA estimates that the use of antiepileptic medications doubles the incidence of suicidal behavior and ideation.
IV Treatment of Refractory Migraines
Dr. John Claude Krusz has found several IV treatments to successfully treat refractory headaches and Migraines.
Namenda for Migraine and Chronic Headache Prevention
We now have both anecdotal and clinical evidence that Namenda can be effective in the prevention of Migraine and headache.
Topamax (topiramate)
Learn more about the side effects, dosage, and details of Topamax, one of only four medications approved by the FDA for the prevention of Migraines.
IV Lidocaine - Effective Treatment for Refractory Migraines in the Clinic
Lidocaine given by IV drip is found to be effective at easing Migraines when other treatments had failed.
Increased Patient Share of Prescription Costs Negatively Impacts Drug Treatment
New research shows that increasing the patient's share of drug costs results in poorer drug treatment.
Study Finds Sumatriptan-Naproxen Combination More Effective against Migraine Attacks
As the patents on Imitrex (sumatriptan) approach expiration, new "combination" drugs are proving more effective.
NHF Survey – Migraine-Specific Medications vs. Nonspecific Medications for Acute Treatment
The NHF finds that many Migraineurs use potentially addictive medications as a first line treatment.

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Preventive, abortive, and rescue medications are all part of an effective treatment regimen. How well do you know your medications? Let’s find out with this short quiz!

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