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2. Antimigraine drug - Wikipedia

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   Examples of specific antimigraine drug classes include triptans (first line option), ergot alkaloids, ditans and gepants. Migraines can also be treated with unspecific analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen. Opioids are not recommended for treatment of migraines.

3. Management of migraine - Wikipedia

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   Rescue treatment involves acute symptomatic control with medication. [4] Recommendations for rescue therapy of migraine include: (1) migraine-specific agents such as triptans, CGRP antagonists, or ditans for patients with severe headaches or for headaches that respond poorly to analgesics, (2) non-oral (typically nasal or injection) route of administration for patients with vomiting, (3) avoid ...

4. Pizotifen - Wikipedia

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   Pizotifen, also known as pizotyline and sold under the brand names Sandomigran and Mosegor among others, is an antimigraine agent of the tricyclic group which is used primarily as a preventative to reduce the frequency of recurrent migraine headaches. [1]

5. Older migraine drugs more effective than some newer options ...

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   Migraine attacks involve, among other symptoms, painful headaches that can last for days. Medications can be a common option for symptom relief. Medications can be a common option for symptom relief.

6. Prevention of migraine attacks - Wikipedia

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   Amitriptyline has been more frequently studied of the antidepressants and is the only antidepressant with fairly consistent support for efficacy in migraine prevention [citation needed]. The method of headache prevention with antidepressants is uncertain, but does not result from treating masked depression .

7. Amitriptyline - Wikipedia

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   Amitriptyline is probably effective for the prevention of periodic migraine in adults. Amitriptyline is similar in efficacy to venlafaxine and topiramate but carries a higher burden of adverse effects than topiramate. [16] For many patients, even very small doses of amitriptyline are helpful, which may allow for minimization of side effects. [38]