Are prescription medications available for migraine headaches?
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There are several prescription medications available to lessen and control the symptoms of migraine headaches so that you can function on a daily basis. Some medications such as Divalproex, Atenolol, Nadolol, and Verapamil are prescribed to try and prevent migraines from reoccurring. Some medications are prescribed to treat the pain when it occurs. These include Metaclopromide, Almotriptan, and Codeine, for example. All of these medications have potential side effects and should be taken only according to your doctor's order.
There are several prescription medications available to lessen and control the symptoms of migraine headaches so that you can function on a daily basis. Some medications such as Divalproex, Atenolol, Nadolol, and Verapamil are prescribed to try and... More -
Dr. Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:There are a variety of medications available to treat migraine headaches. They are generally divided into 2 groups, abortive treatments which are taken to alleviate a migraine when it occurs and preventative treatments that are taken regularly to lessen the frequency and severity of attacks. The type of treatment in any individual patient is determined by the unique features of their disease and should be determined by a physician.There are a variety of medications available to treat migraine headaches. They are generally divided into 2 groups, abortive treatments which are taken to alleviate a migraine when it occurs and preventative treatments that are taken regularly to... More -
Dr. Mark Green of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Yes, there are quite a number of prescription drugs available for migraine. Some are used on a daily basis to reduce the number and severity of attacks. Some are used “as needed” to shorten migraine attacks. Their use must be individualized and, therefore, requires a discussion with the treating doctor.
Yes, there are quite a number of prescription drugs available for migraine. Some are used on a daily basis to reduce the number and severity of attacks. Some are used “as needed” to shorten migraine attacks. Their use must be... More
