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How Can Severe Migraine Be Treated?

i have been taking Xanax for a long time and it works great. I suffer from cluster migraine and it helps me relax but my wife just went crazy when she found out I started taking it again, because it makes me tired sometimes. I don t know why thats an issue but it is to her. are there any drugs like it that can help me relax during a migraine since during this opioid epidemic I cant get any pain relief from pain killers. And I am very sensitive to antidepressants I ve always had a bad reaction to them. Thanks
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions. Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin Ibuprofen, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain.

Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition to severe cases. Also, you need to rest, and relax and have good sleep. If they won't be an improvement, it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
 Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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How Can Severe Migraine Be Treated?

Hello, Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions. Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin Ibuprofen, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain. Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition to severe cases. Also, you need to rest, and relax and have good sleep. If they won t be an improvement, it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein