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.
Tension headache medications
New York Times
This article takes an in-depth look at drugs used for tension headaches, including pain relievers, anti-depressants, sedatives and experimental drugs.
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.
Doctors explain your options
Healthology
This great video clearly introduces many different types of migraine headache medication, including preventative and acute medicines and alternative treatments.
Test your knowledge
Health Central
Take this quiz about migraine headache medications to see how much you know.
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.
Learn the basics
US News
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.
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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Managing headaches while pregnant
Dr. Spock
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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Know the side effects
Web MD
Useful chart lists the side effects of many of the medications doctors prescribe to relieve the symptoms of migraine headache.
Medication rebound headaches
Cleveland Clinic
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.
