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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Some cases, you can take two or more medications together at the start. For example, studies suggest that using a triptan such as sumatriptan with an NSAID such as naproxen may be more effective than using either alone.But drugs can interact with each other or worsen side effects. For instance, you shouldn’t take one or more ergots and/or triptans within 24 hours of each other. That’s why it’s important to discuss drug combinations with your doctor or pharmacist.Preventive Treatments for Migraine If you have lots of migraine attacks, or if they make it hard for you to function in daily life, it may be time to consider preventive therapy. You take or get these treatments regularly to stop headaches from starting in the first place. Which one is right for you depends on factors such as how often you get migraines and how bad they are, as well as other health conditions you may have. Some oral medications that help prevent migraine are:Antidepressants such as amitriptylineAnti-seizure drugs such as topiramate and valproateBeta-blockers such as metoprolol tartrate and propranololCalcium channel blockers such as verapamilCGRP inhibitors such as rimegepant (Nurtec) and atogepant (Qulipta)CGRP inhibitors that are given monthly or quarterly by self injection or IV include eptinezumab (Vyepti), erenumab (Aimovig), fremanezumab (Ajovy), and galcanezumab (Emgality). Zavegepant (Zavzpret) is a fast-acting CGRP antagonist you can take as a nasal spray.Other treatment options are:Botox injections, which a doctor or nurse gives you about every 12 weeks Neuromodulators, prescription nerve stimulation devices that use magnetic waves or electric currents to modify activity in your nervous system (some of these work as abortive treatments) Preventive treatments won’t stop all migraine attacks, but they may reduce how often you have them and how serious they are. When a migraine headache does strike, you can still use your
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