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Triptans are one class, or group, of medications that can treat migraine attacks after they start. Triptans cannot prevent a migraine attack from happening. Instead, these medications help relieve ...

Some people experience a collection of symptoms called aura before a migraine attack. A variety of medications can treat or prevent migraine. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are often used ...

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors are now considered a first-line treatment used to treat and prevent migraines. There are two types of CGRP medications: monoclonal antibodies and ...

Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is also used by the NHS for the treatment of chronic migraine in adults, defined as having at least 15 headache days a month. Helen Knight, director of medicines ...

Topamax (topiramate) is an anti-seizure medication that may be prescribed to prevent certain types of migraine headaches for adults and adolescents age 12 and older. A migraine is more severe than a ...

The medication’s effectiveness stems from its targeted approach to migraine prevention. Atogepant specifically acts on blood vessels involved in migraine attacks, preventing excessive dilation ...

Topiramate and pregabalin with vitamin supplementation, specifically B2 or D, can help in the prevention of pediatric migraine. Pediatric migraine medications, including topiramate and pregabalin ...

Sumatriptan, naratriptan and others, referred to as 'triptans', are the mainstay for acute treatment of migraine. Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine) are used in patients with frequent ...

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He said: “Hull is a recognised centre for headache and migraine treatment and research, and it’s a pleasure to be able to host and chair such an important, now international, meeting again in ...

How should she be evaluated and treated? What is the probable migraine type and the drug of choice for its treatment and long-term management?