Acute Treatment for Migraine

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
Research Summary: A narrative review of the importance of pharmacokinetics and drug–drug interactions of preventive therapies in migraine management

Research Summary: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents

OTC Migraine Treatment: Q&A

How Doctors Determine Acute Migraine Treatment Plans: Q&A with Stewart Tepper, MD, FAHS

The Traffic Light of Headache
Podcasts
Treating and Preventing Migraine
Resources
Patient Resources

Understanding Migraine Medications | The American Migraine Foundation

Migraine Emergency Survival Guide | The American Migraine Foundation

What to do After a Migraine Diagnosis
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