There are four phases of a migraine attack, depending on the severity and type of migraine. Prodrome: A few hours to days, ...

A migraine attack can be a debilitating condition. But a headache is just one part. There are other subtle warning symptoms ...

Game-changing research shows why classic migraine meds might be your best bet for pain relief, plus what your doctor isn't ...

Fast-acting migraine medication can wipe out a headache. But according to Christopher Gottschalk, MD, director of the Yale Headache & Facial Pain Center, this pain-free possibility often comes as ...

5-hydroxytriptamine is a key mediator in the pathogenesis of migraine and thus 5-HT 1-receptor agonists are the principal drugs for acute migraine therapy. There are three classes of drugs for ...

A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a study published in the December 23, ...

Over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine) can sometimes help ease ...

A migraine cocktail is a combination of medications that people can take to treat severe migraine. It may contain a combination of anti-inflammatories, drugs that alleviate nausea and vomiting ...

Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate) and Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan benzoate) are prescription drugs for treating migraine that occurs with or without aura. Aura refers to certain physical or sensory symptoms.

“The concept of medication underuse headache is so new that there are no accepted treatments or algorithms available yet,” said Alan M. Rapoport, MD. He is a clinical professor of neurology at ...

Proven methods to prevent migraines attacks, from lifestyle changes to dietary adjustments, helping you reduce frequency and severity of headaches.