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Default What over the counter drugs work for migraines? - 12-26-2008, 12:01 AM

I have migraines usually about once every couple of months. I usually use prescription Imitrex, but does anyone use anything over the counter that works? I tried one once, but it didn't help too much. I get SERIOUS migraines - numbness in my fingers, vision problems, trouble talking and then the headache starts. I also get really, really sick to my stomach. The prescriptions are starting to get expensive so I would like to know if over the counter has worked for anyone?I don't get sick because of the medicine I take. Its from the migraine itself. I can handle the headache - but being sick to my stomach for three hours! Its horrible. Do any of the OTC work for nausea?Another thing - I don't know what causes my headaches. It used to be that I would get them after swimming (I was on the swimteam and a lifeguard) but ever since I had surgery they have been more frequent.
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 02:56 AM

well i used to use advil migraine and it worked really well for a while, my husband uses excedrin migraine and he likes it. i have now moved on to prescription meds because the advil quit working. hope that helps.
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 12:50 PM

excedrin migraine, or try 800mg of ibuprofen. I swear that stuff works on about anything.
   
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Default 01-21-2009, 10:56 PM

my dr. prescribed me frovatriptan (frova). i used excedrin migraine and it helped if i could lie down in a dark room and sleep.
   
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Default 02-28-2009, 02:17 AM

I've had good luck with Excedrin Migraine....good luck, they can be debilitating
   
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Default 03-03-2009, 12:41 PM

Arthritis strength Tylenol. But if you have a stomach problem when you take medicine it may be a ulcer. DOCTOR DOCTOR DOCTOR
   
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Migraine prevention medicineDifferent types of medicines are used for migraine prevention.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five drugs for migraine prevention:TOPAMAX ® (topiramate) TabletsMethysergidePropranololTimolol andDivalproex sodiumWhereas the above meds are still prescription some may be much much less expensive. Propranolol is really cheap, not sure about the others. These are designed to help prevent the migraines vs stopping once they are started. Exedrine Migraine helps some people. Your best bet would be to talk to your doc about some of the prevention treatments.
   
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