Migraine Treatment in a Minute
Is migraine disrupting your life? We’ve got you covered with effective treatment options.
The treatment of migraine revolves around two approaches:
- The first one is managing the acute condition. Acute treatments provide immediate relief during an attack and can be achieved with the help of over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. If your headache is not relieved with over-the-counter medications, your doctor may prescribe triptans or ergotamine for acute relief. Triptans, like sumatriptan, help treat moderate to severe migraines, while ergotamine is most effective during the early stages of migraines.
- The next management approach is preventive, and it aims to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of migraines. Preventive treatment includes blood pressure medications like beta blockers, anticonvulsants like topiramate or valproate, and tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline. These medications, originally meant for other conditions, showed efficacy in preventing severe migraine attacks, and thus, they have been accepted as the common standard of care for migraine.
Other than medical management, lifestyle modifications like stress management, avoidance of triggers, and alternative therapies like biofeedback can help.
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