what is the best migraine medicine?

Question

which one works the fastest and takes the headache away the longest?

Answer 1

i have had migranes for a long time- my neurologist has me taking some over the counter enzymes called CoQ-10 which you can buy at walgreens. take 150-200 mg each day and your migranes should reduce dramatically. i was even able to get off the topomax he had perscribed for them. in case that doesnt stop the migranes entirely, i also have vicodin 750 mg on hand for serious issues and imitrex and relpax. imitrex and relpax are drugs you must be careful with, as taking them with a "basil migrane" can cause stroke. if you are having severely blurred vision or are seeing double, you may be having a basil migrane and need to go to the ER immediately!

i also have a homeopathic remedy on hand for my migranes, called sepia 30x which you should be able to buy in a health food store (i live in tulsa, ok and can buy it at akins) its about $5 for about 40 pellets and you take them sublingually. they taste like sugar. they are also good for menstrual cramps and constipation... in addition to hang overs!

i take all of the above mentioned drugs from time to time, alternating so as to not allow my body to develop a resistance to any of them. the coQ-10 i take every morning.

migranes are a pain in the neck!
Susan

Answer 2

PLEASE READ...Are you sure it's a Migraine? The over the counter migraine stuff isn't even close to touch a diagnosed migraine. Migraines are a disease that is diagnosed by a Neurologist at a Migraine Clinic. A lot people confuse them with cluster headaches, Sinus & most commonly the Rebound Headache they are not the same! Rebounds are when you constantly take over the counter medication, all kinds of especially that contain CAFFEINE. Its kinda like that cup of coffee or Coke first thing in the morning, if you don't have it your sure to get a headache too. My husband uses IMITREX, he has had them since age 14, he's 51 and tried all kinds of prescriptions as well as over the counter. Even with the Imitrex it still takes takes a couple hours to completely go away.

THIS EXPLAINS DIFFERENT TYPES OF HEADACHES.
http://www.migraines.org/commfaqs/commfaqs.htm

This is a Migraine site about misconception of Migraines
http://www.migraines.org/commfaqs/commfaqs.htm

Answer 3

I tried every over the counter med as well as prescription Imitrex and got no relief. Maxalt worked like a charm, though, and was a real lifesaver. It is designed to be used as a pain reliever, not a migraine preventer. I can get a good 8 hours' relief from one 10 mg tablet.

Medications' effects vary with each person. Each person has to discover what works for him/her. If you have frequent migraines, you may want to look at medications that help prevent the headache in the first place instead of medications designed to relieve the pain after the headache has begun.

Answer 4

I had to try a few medicines before I found the one that works for me. So don't just trust the answers ou get here. You need to try them out and see if they're right for you.
One thing you can do is prevent getting migraines. There are some foods that cause migraines (like chocolate, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, wine, and other foods). You need to eliminate those from your diet and you will get a lot less migraines.

Answer 5

There is no specific cure for Migraine, although some medications can help to alleviate pain and reduce the distressing symptoms of the attack.
Drugs may be prescribed either to relieve an existing attack or prevent one from happening in the future.
Avoiding the known triggers of an attack is also an important aspect of treatment.
For those who suffer with recurring Migraine headaches, drugs taken daily for a period of weeks or months may offer some benefit.

Anticonvulsants
Alter the activity of the chemicals within the brain responsible for spasm or relaxation of blood vessels.

Antidepressants
Alter the activity of chemicals within the brain responsible for spasm or relaxation of blood vessels.

Beta-Blockers
Exact mechanism of action is unknown. May help stabilize the blood vessels in the brain to prevent spasm.

Calcium Antagonists
May reduce the blood vessels' ability to contract in the initial stages of a Migraine attack.

Ergot Derivatives
Alter brain chemicals to decrease excessive blood flow of blood through the vessels in the brain.

NSAIDs
Decrease the inflammation which may contribute to pain.
http://www.diseases-explained.com/Migraine/migtreatment.html

The common used medicine trade names are Celexa, Celebrex, and Imitrex.

Answer 6

Excedrin works the best. you can either take Excedrin or Excedrin migraine.... they are both EXACTLY the same product! Only the labels are different. read the ingredients, they are identical. When I see people buy both kinds I want to tell them so badly LOL anyway, some of the migraines I have had don't budge with any over the counter meds, and my doctor prescribed me relpax.

Answer 7

There isn't a "best" medicine. It depends on the type of migraine you have. I suggest that you go to a headache specialist or a migraine clinic.

Answer 8

Tylenol Migraine. Also the Target brand migraine medication works very well too.

Answer 9

I get pretty bad migraines too. Excedrin Migraine works great! However, it only works on some of my migraines, which is strange. Plain old aspirine (3 of them) has always served me best.

Answer 10

Excedrin for Migraines and a new product called Head On. You rub it on your forehead and my headache subsided. If you don't find relief from these products, consult your physician for more migraine headache medications.