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
Pfizer’s zavegepant (ZAVZPRET™) Migraine Nasal Spray Receives FDA Approval

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

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

Over-the-Counter Medications vs. Prescription Medications

How Gepants and Ditans Complement Existing Therapies

Understanding Migraine Medications | The American Migraine Foundation

Migraine Emergency Survival Guide | The American Migraine Foundation

What to Do When Migraine Treatment Fails?

What to do After a Migraine Diagnosis

Production of Excedrin Migraine Discontinued Until Further Notice (UPDATED)

Cluster Headache Treatment Options

Commonly Used Acute Migraine Treatments

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for Acute Migraine Treatment

Oral and Intranasal Triptans for Migraine
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