Acute Treatment for Migraine
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Overview
There is no universal method for managing migraine, and treatment varies from patient to patient. How do you know when an acute treatment is the right treatment? Our educational resources cover different types of acute treatments (sometimes referred to as rescue treatments), treatment considerations, guidelines and more to give you the information you need to provide your patients with proven methods of relief.
Test Your Knowledge
Videos
Over-the-Counter Medications
News & Articles
Pfizer’s zavegepant (ZAVZPRET™) Migraine Nasal Spray Receives FDA Approval
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Research Summary: Rational Polypharmacy for Migraine
Research Summary: A narrative review of the importance of pharmacokinetics and drug–drug interactions of preventive therapies in migraine management
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Research Summary: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents
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OTC Migraine Treatment: Q&A
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How Doctors Determine Acute Migraine Treatment Plans: Q&A with Stewart Tepper, MD, FAHS
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The Traffic Light of Headache
Podcasts
Treating and Preventing Migraine
Resources
Patient Resources
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Over-the-Counter Medications vs. Prescription Medications
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How Gepants and Ditans Complement Existing Therapies
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What to Do When Migraine Treatment Fails?
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Production of Excedrin Migraine Discontinued Until Further Notice (UPDATED)
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Cluster Headache Treatment Options
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Commonly Used Acute Migraine Treatments
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for Acute Migraine Treatment
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Oral and Intranasal Triptans for Migraine
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