what medicines work for migraine
The earlier these drugs are used in a migraine attack, the better they work. The second category contains drugs which prevent migraines from happening. Over-the-counter migraine medications used to address pain include analgesics, NSAIDS, and caffeine, including: 1  Aspirin. 2  Naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS) 3  Ibuprofen (Motrin)  Acetaminophen 1  (Tylenol) Or combinations of these.
Types of drugs used as migraine prevention treatments. 1  Botox for migraine. 2  Anticonvulsants. 3  Beta-blockers.  Calcium channel 1  blockers. Antidepressants.  Novel treatments, innovative approach, nontraditional.
What is Imitrex? Imitrex (sumatriptan) is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Imitrex is used to treat migraine headaches.