These medications provide relief from headache symptoms, without a prescription: Generic name: Aspirin Brand name: Bayer®, Bufferin®, Ecotrin®. Symptoms relieved: Fever and pain. Precautions and possible side effects: Heartburn, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, bronchospasm or constriction that causes narrowing of the airways, anaphylaxis and peptic ulcer. Don’t give aspirin to children under 14 years old. It … Read more
Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if any of these prescription medications may be right for you: Generic name: Antiemetics promethazine HCI Form: Tablet, syrup, injection or suppository. Brand name: Phenergan®. Symptoms relieved: Nausea, vomiting. Precautions and possible side effects: Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, GI upset, excitability, nightmares, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip-smacking or … Read more
How does abortive therapy work? You take abortive therapy medications early during a headache. They’re usually used for migraine headaches. These drugs stop the process causing headache pain. They help reduce headache symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. For best results, take these medicines when you first notice the migraine. … Read more
Many people around the world suffer from migraine headaches. Taking Gabapentin for Migraine Prevention In the quest to find effective preventive migraine treatments, healthcare providers sometimes prescribe medications “off-label.” In these cases, a drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for one disorder, but has been found to have positive … Read more
Fioricet is a combination medication containing butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine. It’s taken by mouth as needed, typically every 4 hours, to treat tension headaches. But it’s not a first-choice option because it can become habit-forming and can worsen headaches if taken too frequently. In addition, Fioricet can cause side effects, such as sleepiness and dizziness. … Read more
People who suffer from chronic tension or migraine headaches will often say that they would pay anything to relieve their pain. Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine, sold under the brand name Butapap among others, is a combination medication used to treat tension headaches and migraine headaches. It contains butalbital, a barbiturate and paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic. Versions also containing … Read more