These medications provide relief from headache symptoms, without a prescription: Generic name: Aspirin Brand name: Bayer®, Bufferin®, Ecotrin®. Symptoms relieved: Fever and pain. Precautions and possible side effects: Heartburn, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, bronchospasm or constriction that causes narrowing of the airways, anaphylaxis and peptic ulcer. Don’t give aspirin to children under 14 years old. It … Read more
Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if any of these prescription medications may be right for you: Generic name: Antiemetics promethazine HCI Form: Tablet, syrup, injection or suppository. Brand name: Phenergan®. Symptoms relieved: Nausea, vomiting. Precautions and possible side effects: Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, GI upset, excitability, nightmares, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip-smacking or … Read more
How does abortive therapy work? You take abortive therapy medications early during a headache. They’re usually used for migraine headaches. These drugs stop the process causing headache pain. They help reduce headache symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. For best results, take these medicines when you first notice the migraine. … Read more