Question 1

is there any medicines for migraine?

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Many medications: Some people respond to rescue medications such as the triptan group preventative medications help lessen the frequency of migraines in other people.  There are many options, such as, Botox injections, topamax, (topiramate) cymbalta, hormone therapy for females, Propranolol and others.

Question 2

what kind of migraine medicines are there?

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Many migraine meds: Some abort migraine if taken early (ex. ergotamine, Imitrex), others are preventive (ex. Inderal).Some are for pain relief (ex. opiates).In my experience, though, many headaches (HA) are misdiagnosed as 'migraines' just because the pain is severe.Cause for these incl. occipital neuralgia, cervicogenic HA, occipital ligament inj, etc.A good history &amp; phys. incl osteopathic hands-on exam may hel

Question 3

what do i do when migraine medicine wont work?

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Keep a diary: If correct preventative measures are taken , most patients improve.If your headache is truly intractable, try keeping a diary of headaches to identify trigger factors, look into your life style and total life situation, biofeedback? Botox injections? Treating coexistent problems such as hypertension or depression?

Question 4

i have migraine what  should  medicine do i take?

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Migraine headache: You can try over-the-counter remedies but you should see your regular doctor for a complete evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

how can i relieve a migraine without using medicines?

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Migraine treatment: Alternative medicine experts use several methods to relieve and possibly cure migraine.Folloing treatments have been tried with 
some success or reduction of attacks
chiropractic treatment
biofeedback
food allegies causing migraine treatment by allergists , and diet adjustment
sress and tension relief by meditation/yoga
avoid lack of sleep
restricting salt especially pre menstrual.

Question 6

any cure or if not cure than relief for migraine?  adult aged 60yrs

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Control measures: Are available, but at age 60 some of our meds are risky.  If hypertension or heart disease is present, would avoid triptans, and perhaps select dolovent (otc) to stop the headache.  To prevent, which i would prefer, could use prescription (topirimate, depakote) or otc (riboflavin, butterbur, feverfew, co-q10).  See a headache specialist and start appropriate meds.

Question 7

what is a good medicine for migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

A few things to note: There are many causes of migraines.  Stress, TMJ issues, a misaligned bite, neck issues and trigger points of the muscles of the face, head and neck.   Often headaches can be caused by an accident, fall, contact sport that was experienced recently or many years ago.  Visit a doctor that knows about trudenta.   There is a pain free, medication free option.   Go to www.Trudenta.Com.

Question 8

what is the best medicine for migraine headache?

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That depends: It really depends on multiple factors, and it can vary from person to person.  In addition to medications, it is important to try to identify any potential headache triggers.  The best way to do that is to maintain a headache diary.

Question 9

is there a migraine medicine that also helps with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, amitriptyline can be used daily to prevent both migraines and anxiety.

Question 10

could you tell me what's the best medicine to take for a migraine headache?

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Migraine: There are two kinds of therapies: abortive- design to alleviate the pain  during am attack and preventive- designed to reduce frequency and intensity of migraine. Migraine is usually triggered by either diet, poor sleep, stress or certain medications. Check with your doctor to find our whatever be your best medication as it may vary for person to person based on their history.

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