Headache Medication

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Meds from A to Z

Health Central

If you want to learn more about a particular prescription headache medication, this is the page for you. Get info on over 20 drugs, and find more details on each one.

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This article takes an in-depth look at drugs used for tension headaches, including pain relievers, anti-depressants, sedatives and experimental drugs.

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Find answers here

Discovery Health

This great resource has answers to many common questions about headache medication. It's split into preventative and symptom relief categories for easier use.

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This great video clearly introduces many different types of migraine headache medication, including preventative and acute medicines and alternative treatments.

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Test your knowledge

Health Central

Take this quiz about migraine headache medications to see how much you know.

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Treat a migraine in progress

American Headache Society

Read about the three primary medication types for acute treatment of migraine headaches, and find out how to know if the drug you're taking is right for you.

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A good place to start gathering information. This short article discusses medications for preventing and treating several headache types, and has links to more detailed info.

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Prevent migraines

American Headache Society

Read this excellent article to learn about avoiding migraines with headache medication. Discusses preventative medication types, and choosing the right one for you.

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The FDA's view

Food and Drug Administration

This long article contains good info on migraines and medicinal treatment. Find a list of FDA-approved migraine drugs at the end.

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Getting a headache during pregnancy can be especially miserable. Read about the issues surrounding headache medication during pregnancy, then talk to your doctor.

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Useful chart lists the side effects of many of the medications doctors prescribe to relieve the symptoms of migraine headache.

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Taking too much pain relief medicine can cause rebound headaches, actually making symptoms worse. Read more about how to avoid them.

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All about alternatives

Univ. of Maryland

Interested in supplementing or replacing your current migraine headache medication? Read about natural treatments, including supplements, herbs, homeopathy and holistic methods.

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