Migraine - tablets and sprays
Prescription Medication for Migraines
Migraine is a condition that causes symptoms such as a severe headache, feeling sick and sensitivity to light. There is treatment to help manage symptoms.
Symptoms of migraine
Migraine is a condition that causes a set of symptoms known as a migraine attack.
The main symptoms of a migraine attack are:
a throbbing headache – this can be severe, often on 1 side of the head and can be worse when you move around
feeling or being sick (nausea and vomiting)
being very sensitive to light and sounds
You may also get symptoms at the start of a migraine attack, such as:
feeling very tired and yawning a lot
craving certain foods or feeling thirsty
changes in your mood
a stiff neck
peeing more
Some people get warning signs that they're about to have a migraine attack (called aura), such as:
problems with your sight, such as seeing zigzag lines or flashing lights
numbness or a tingling that feels like pins and needles
feeling dizzy
difficulty speaking
Aura symptoms should not last for longer than 1 hour.
Migraine attacks usually last between 4 hours and 3 days, with early symptoms (such as feeling very tired) starting hours or up to 2 days before the head pain starts and finishing after the headache stops.
Some people have migraine attacks several times a week, while others do not have them as often.
Migraine attacks that happen just before or during your period are called menstrual migraines. They are often longer and more severe than migraine attacks at other times.
Most people find their migraine attacks slowly get better as they get older.
In women, migraine often gets better after the menopause and sometimes improves in pregnancy.
Causes of migraine
It's not known what causes migraine, but it happens when there are changes to nerves and blood vessels in the brain.
You're more likely to get it if you have a close family member who has it.
Women are also more likely to get migraine than men.
Some people find certain triggers can cause migraine attacks, such as:
having your period
anxiety and depression
stress and tiredness
skipping meals or not eating regularly
too much caffeine
not getting enough regular exercise
It can help to keep a migraine diary to help you work out what might trigger your migraine attacks.
Things you can do to ease or reduce migraine
There are things you can do yourself to manage migraine, with help and advice from a GP.
Do
try sleeping or lying down in a darkened room during a migraine attack
try to avoid things you know trigger your migraine attacks
stay well hydrated, and limit how much caffeine and alcohol you drink
try to keep to a healthy weight
eat meals at regular times
get regular exercise
get plenty of sleep
try to manage your stress
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