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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Frequency, severity, and duration of migraines. Options include:Blood pressure-lowering medications:Beta-blockers like propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran) and metoprolol (Lopressor).Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil (Verelan, Calan) for migraines with aura.Antidepressants:Tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline can prevent migraines, while alternative antidepressants may be prescribed to mitigate side effects like sleepiness.Anti-seizure drugs:Valproate and topiramate (Topamax, Qudexy) may help with less frequent migraines but may cause side effects like dizziness, weight changes, and nausea. Not recommended for pregnant women.Botox injections:OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections every 12 weeks can prevent migraines in some adults.Calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies:Erenumab-aooe (Aimovig), fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy), galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality), and eptinezumab-jjmr (Vyepti) are newer monthly or quarterly injection treatments approved by the FDA.Atogepant (Qulipta):Taken orally once daily to prevent migraines. Potential side effects include nausea, constipation, and fatigue.Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT):Prevents and also treats migraines. Available as an orally disintegrating tablet. Drugs used to treat Headache The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition. Brands and Generics Include off-label drugs Rx and OTC Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Fioricet 8.8 164 reviews for Fioricet to treat Headache Rx C N X Generic name: acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine systemic Drug class: analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information ibuprofen 7.8 32 reviews for ibuprofen to treat Headache Rx/OTC C N X Generic name: ibuprofen systemic Brand names: Advil, Motrin, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Proprinal, Addaprin, IBU-200, Motrin IB, A-G Profen, Advil Children's, Advil Junior Strength, Genpril, Midol IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Nuprin Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine 8.8 252 reviews for acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine to treat Headache Rx C N X Generic name: acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine systemic Brand names: Fioricet, Zebutal, Anolor 300, Phrenilin Forte, Vanatol LQ, Vanatol S, Vtol LQ Drug class: analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information atogepant Rate Add review Rx N Generic name: atogepant systemic Drug class: CGRP inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph eptinezumab Rate Add review Rx N Generic name: eptinezumab systemic Drug class: CGRP inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph erenumab Rate Add review Rx N Generic name: erenumab systemic Drug class: CGRP inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals:
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