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Prescription drugs (84) Tried it?How effective?
Maxalt Y | N Rating Saved
Dihydroergotamine Injection and Nasal Spray Y | N Rating Saved
Midrin Y | N Rating Saved
Propranolol (Inderal) Y | N Rating Saved
Topiramate (Topamax) Y | N Rating Saved
Zonegran Y | N Rating Saved
Verapamil Y | N Rating Saved
Effexor XR Y | N Rating Saved
Namenda Y | N Rating Saved
Imitrex/Imigran (Sumatriptan) Y | N Rating Saved
Zomig Y | N Rating Saved
Amerge Y | N Rating Saved
Axert Y | N Rating Saved
Relpax Y | N Rating Saved
Treximet (formerly Trexima) Y | N Rating Saved
Atacand Y | N Rating Saved
Toradol Y | N Rating Saved
Depacon Y | N Rating Saved
Nerve Block Injection Y | N Rating Saved
Botox Y | N Rating Saved
Sibelium Y | N Rating Saved
Naproxen (Aleve) Y | N Rating Saved
Birth Control Pills Y | N Rating Saved
Amitriptyline Y | N Rating Saved
Noritriptyline Y | N Rating Saved
Depakote Y | N Rating Saved
Methergine Y | N Rating Saved
Hydrocodone Y | N Rating Saved
Imigran nose spray Y | N Rating Saved
SSRI Y | N Rating Saved
Metaprolol Y | N Rating Saved
Lithium Y | N Rating Saved
Blood pressure medicine Y | N Rating Saved
Frovatriptan (Frova) Y | N Rating Saved
Phenobarbital Y | N Rating Saved
Propoxyphene (Darvocet) Y | N Rating Saved
Lamotrigine Y | N Rating Saved
Emsam (MAOI) Y | N Rating Saved
Seroquel Y | N Rating Saved
Cymbalta Y | N Rating Saved
Levaquin Y | N Rating Saved
Lexapro Y | N Rating Saved
Meperdine Y | N Rating Saved
Neurontin Y | N Rating Saved
Prednisone Y | N Rating Saved
Tramadol (Ultram) Y | N Rating Saved
Morphine Y | N Rating Saved
Clonazepam Y | N Rating Saved
Depo Provera Y | N Rating Saved
Butorphanol (Stadol) Y | N Rating Saved
Synalgos-DC Y | N Rating Saved
Skelaxin Y | N Rating Saved
Flexiril Y | N Rating Saved
Hormone Replacement Therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Fiorinal/Fioricet (Butalbital/Acetaminophen/caffeine) Y | N Rating Saved
Percocet Y | N Rating Saved
Cafergot Y | N Rating Saved
Baclofen Y | N Rating Saved
Corticosteroids Y | N Rating Saved
Codeine with tylenol Y | N Rating Saved
Indomethacin Y | N Rating Saved
Reglan with aspirin Y | N Rating Saved
Paxil Y | N Rating Saved
Prescription prophylactics Y | N Rating Saved
Pregabalin (Lyrica) Y | N Rating Saved
Calcium channel blocker Y | N Rating Saved
Hospitalization with intravenous DHE Y | N Rating Saved
Phrenilin with Imitrex Y | N Rating Saved
Mobic Y | N Rating Saved
Zanaflex Y | N Rating Saved
DHE capsules Y | N Rating Saved
Sumitriptan (Imitrex) injection Y | N Rating Saved
Vivactyl Y | N Rating Saved
Celexa Y | N Rating Saved
Take Zyrtec & Singulair together Y | N Rating Saved
Almogran (Almotriptan) Y | N Rating Saved
Nebilox (Nebivolol) Y | N Rating Saved
Keppra Y | N Rating Saved
Phenegram suppository Y | N Rating Saved
Isometheptene Y | N Rating Saved
Transdermal estradiol Y | N Rating Saved
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Y | N Rating Saved
Depakine Y | N Rating Saved
Ambien (zolpidem) Y | N Rating Saved
Alternative / other treatments (44) Tried it?How effective?
Naturopathic Treatment Y | N Rating Saved
Biofeedback Y | N Rating Saved
Chiropractic treatment Y | N Rating Saved
Acupuncture Y | N Rating Saved
Feverfew Y | N Rating Saved
Neck massage Y | N Rating Saved
Wear earplugs to sleep Y | N Rating Saved
Wrap an ice bandage around head Y | N Rating Saved
Wear a sleep mask Y | N Rating Saved
Foot massage Y | N Rating Saved
Cranial Sacral Therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Bioresonance Therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Yoga Y | N Rating Saved
Ice Y | N Rating Saved
Butterbur/Petadolex Y | N Rating Saved
Ayurveda Y | N Rating Saved
TENS Y | N Rating Saved
Crystal therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Energy medicine Y | N Rating Saved
Happy thoughts Y | N Rating Saved
Oxygen Y | N Rating Saved
Sleep with ice packs wrapped in a dry dish towel Y | N Rating Saved
Alcoholic beverage Y | N Rating Saved
Wrap a cold towel around head and put pressure on neck and side of head that hurts most Y | N Rating Saved
Hot pack Y | N Rating Saved
Reflexology Y | N Rating Saved
Shot of espresso Y | N Rating Saved
Zen meditation Y | N Rating Saved
Dark room and NO NOISE! Y | N Rating Saved
CPAP machine Y | N Rating Saved
Physical therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Medical marijuana Y | N Rating Saved
Atlasprofilax Y | N Rating Saved
Noise cancelling headphones Y | N Rating Saved
Mindfulness Y | N Rating Saved
Chiropractic Y | N Rating Saved
Scalp massage Y | N Rating Saved
Cupping Y | N Rating Saved
Meditation Y | N Rating Saved
Chinese Herbs Y | N Rating Saved
Helminthic Therapy Y | N Rating Saved
bite guard for tmj Y | N Rating Saved
Sinus Buster spray Y | N Rating Saved
Alexander technique Y | N Rating Saved
Lifestyle / dietary changes and home remedies (53) Tried it?How effective?
Dietary changes Y | N Rating Saved
Lisinopril Y | N Rating Saved
Avoid heavy backpacks Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas) Y | N Rating Saved
Blood sugar regulation Y | N Rating Saved
Caffeine Y | N Rating Saved
Sleep Y | N Rating Saved
Salty foods Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate eggs Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate red wine Y | N Rating Saved
Rolfing sessions Y | N Rating Saved
Avoid cheese Y | N Rating Saved
Heat Y | N Rating Saved
Hot shower Y | N Rating Saved
Wear sun-glasses with the smallest amount of sunshine Y | N Rating Saved
Headstand (10-20 seconds) Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate Aspartame/Phenylalanine Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate MSG Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate Splenda/Sucralose Y | N Rating Saved
Regular exercise Y | N Rating Saved
Increase hydration Y | N Rating Saved
Ginger ale Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate exercises that affect trapezius muscles Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate alcohol Y | N Rating Saved
Eliminate / reduce sugar consumption Y | N Rating Saved
Cooling headbands Y | N Rating Saved
Reduce salt intake Y | N Rating Saved
Sour or hot candy Y | N Rating Saved
Gatorade Y | N Rating Saved
Eat potato products Y | N Rating Saved
Stop smoking cigarettes Y | N Rating Saved
Cold shower Y | N Rating Saved
Vick's vaporub Y | N Rating Saved
Pressure on temples Y | N Rating Saved
Physical act of eating Y | N Rating Saved
Weight training Y | N Rating Saved
Avoid smoky situations Y | N Rating Saved
Step outside in extreme cold weather Y | N Rating Saved
Smell peppermint Y | N Rating Saved
Soothing music Y | N Rating Saved
Calcium Y | N Rating Saved
Gluten-free diet Y | N Rating Saved
Reduce stress Y | N Rating Saved
Follow Dr. David Buchholz's "Heal Your Headache: the 1-2-3 Program" Y | N Rating Saved
Masturbation Y | N Rating Saved
Passage of time Y | N Rating Saved
Squeezing/compressing head Y | N Rating Saved
Open windows in bedroom to keep head cold Y | N Rating Saved
Soak in steaming hot tub with head covered in water Y | N Rating Saved
Relax and breathe deeply Y | N Rating Saved
Pregnancy Y | N Rating Saved
eating spicy food Y | N Rating Saved
Avoid Nightshades Y | N Rating Saved
Over-the-counter medications and supplements (27) Tried it?How effective?
Magnesium Y | N Rating Saved
Coenzyme Q10 Y | N Rating Saved
Vitamin B2 Y | N Rating Saved
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Y | N Rating Saved
L-Arginine Y | N Rating Saved
Sinol Headache Nasal Spray Y | N Rating Saved
Excedrin Migraine Y | N Rating Saved
Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol) Y | N Rating Saved
Melatonin Y | N Rating Saved
Aspirin/Salicylic acid Y | N Rating Saved
Migrelief Y | N Rating Saved
BC Powder Y | N Rating Saved
Aromatherapy - rosemary Y | N Rating Saved
Vitamin B12 Y | N Rating Saved
Ginger capsules Y | N Rating Saved
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Y | N Rating Saved
Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) Y | N Rating Saved
Smell/rub Lavender Oil or Peppermint Oil into neck, temples, forehead Y | N Rating Saved
Advil Cold and Sinus (Ibuprofen w/Pseudoephedrine) Y | N Rating Saved
Low-dose prophylactic Aspirin Y | N Rating Saved
Excedrin Extra Strength Y | N Rating Saved
Natural progesterone Y | N Rating Saved
Vit D3 Y | N Rating Saved
Vitamin B6 Y | N Rating Saved
Tylenol PM Y | N Rating Saved
sudafed and acetaminophen Y | N Rating Saved
GelStat Migraine Y | N Rating Saved
Surgical (3) Tried it?How effective?
Cervical Epidural Block Y | N Rating Saved
Occipital nerve stimulator Y | N Rating Saved
Sphenopalatine block Y | N Rating Saved

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