Treatments
Treat Your Migraine with These Options

Overview of Migraine Treatments
Having a migraine can cause severe pain that completely derails productivity and all efforts at establishing a normal routine. Luckily, there are a number of powerful treatments that can keep migraines in check or prevent them from happening.
There are two types of migraine treatments:
Pain-Relieving Medications: Taken during a migraine, abortive medication can help fight back against a migraine, eliminating or significantly reducing symptoms.
Preventive Medications: In order to stop a migraine from happening, you can take a preventative medication. While these medicines may not always stop a migraine, they can significantly reduce the pain.
Pain-Relieving Medications
There are a variety of pain-relieving medications that can be taken during a migraine attack to stop the pain in its tracks. The most common medications are the following:
Pain Relievers: Common over-the-counter medications. Take care when using these medications to avoid stomach issues.
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Combination of both paired with caffeine
- Indomethacin (suppository-based medication)
Ergots: Prescription medication that is ideal for migraines and headaches lasting more than 48 hours. More effective than over-the-counter pain relievers but less effective than Triptans.
- Ergotamine
- Dihydroergotamine
Triptans: Prescription medication or prescription injection that constricts blood vessels and blocks path messengers.
- Naratriptan Sumatriptan
- Rizatriptan
- Almotriptan
- Frovatriptan
Anti-Nausea Medications: A combination of anti-nausea medication and another pain reliever can be very effective at treating pain from migraines.
- Chlorpromazine
- Metoclopramide
- Prochlorperazine
Opioid Medications: Opioid medications may be prescribed for severe migraines, especially if a person cannot take or doesn’t find Triptans or Ergots to be effective.
- Codeine
Glucocorticoids: Used sparingly and with other pain relievers, glucocorticoids are an effective way to combat migraine pain.
- Prednisone
- Dexamethasone