Zomig® (zolmitriptan) for Migraine Treatment
Zomig ® (zolmitriptan) is a medicine used to treat migraines in adults. It is a type of drug called a serotonin receptor agonist. Zomig provides symptom relief, but it does not prevent future migraines. 1,2. Zomig was first approved as a swallowable tablet. It is now also available in a dissolving tablet (Zomig ZMT) and as a nasal spray.
DHE (dihydroergotamine) and ergotamine - Migraine.com
Ergots come in several forms, including pills, injections, suppositories, and nasal spray. 1-3. How do ergot alkaloids work? Ergots work to treat migraine similar to triptans. When certain blood vessels in the head are widened, it can cause certain types of headaches, including migraine.
Antidepressants for Migraine Treatment & Prevention
Antidepressants may be used to prevent migraines or lower their severity. In fact, certain types of antidepressants were some of the first drugs used to treat migraines. It is now less common to use antidepressants for treating migraines. This is because antidepressants may cause noticeable and unpleasant side effects. 1,2
A migraine revelation all about my nose. | Migraine.com
<p>I'm going to have to give Afrin a try. <br> <br> When I was 12 or 13 and had begun suffering from intense migraines, the medical whizzes sent me to a neurologist where I had a couple of EEG's done, and probably other tests I don't recall (this was 40+ years ago), They didn't find anything, and didn't have any suggestions ...
Narcotics Analgesics for Migraines
Using narcotics to deal with migraine pain might worsen migraines in the long term and cause other issues as well. One study compared people who use narcotics with people who use other ways to manage migraine pain. It showed that people who use narcotics: 3,4
Zavzpret™ (zavegepant) - Migraine.com
It is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute (short-term) migraine with or without aura.As of 2023, Zavzpret is the only CGRP nasal spray. This may be helpful for people who cannot take pills, like when migraine is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. 1,2
Tosymra (sumatriptan) - Migraine.com
Tosymra (sumatriptan nasal spray) is used as an acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. 1. What is the active ingredient in Tosymra? The active ingredient in Tosymra is sumatriptan, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. 2
CGRP Gepants for Migraine Treatment
<p>I live in Ireland and have chronic daily migraines.Aimovig and ajovy have left me with bad side effects that I will now have to live with and migraines are much worse.My neurologist has run out of to try now.I was due to go over to prof Peter Goadsby again last May ,but was cancelled due to covid.Mt doctor here is hoping I will get access to the gepants or …
Prescription Drugs for Migraine
Zavzpret® (zavegepant) nasal spray; Opioid drugs. Narcotic opioid drugs may be used to treat migraine pain. But opioids are habit-forming and can cause dependence. They are used only when you cannot take or do not get relief from other drugs. 1,3. Anti-nausea drugs
Imitrex for Migraine: Triptans for Acute Migraine Treatment
The most common side effects of Imitrex nasal spray include: 2. Unusual or bad taste in your mouth; Nausea, vomiting; Dizziness; Warm, hot, burning feeling to your face (flushing) The most common side effects of Imitrex tablets include: 3. Tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes; Warm or cold feeling; Feeling weak, drowsy, or tired