List of Treatments for Migraines

Advil (Ibuprofen)

Overview
Advil is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Advil may be referred to by its drug name, Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is also sold under the brand name Motrin.

Advil is a… read more

Aleve (Naproxen sodium)

Overview
Aleve is an over-the-counter medication used to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain. Aleve is also referred to by its drug name, Naproxen. Naproxen is also sold under the brand name Naprosyn. Naproxen is… read more

Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA)

Overview
Botox is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent chronic migraine in adults. Botox may be prescribed in cases where headaches that last at least four hours a day occur… read more

Elavil (Amitriptyline)

The Elavil brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Elavil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Elavil is also…

Excedrin Migraine (Aspirin/Acetaminophen/Caffeine)

Overview
Excedrin Migraine is an over-the-counter medication used to treat migraine headaches. Excedrin Migraine is a combination drug composed of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.

Acetaminophen is an analgesic… read more

Ibuprofen

Overview
Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Ibuprofen is sold under the brand names Advil and Motrin.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).… read more

Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Overview
Imitrex is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute cluster headaches and migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. Imitrex is also known by its drug name,… read more

Maxalt (Rizatriptan)

Overview
Maxalt is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in people age 6 and older. Maxalt is also known by its drug name,… read more

Topamax (Topiramate)

Overview
Topamax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent migraines in people 12 and older. Topamax is also known by its drug name, Topiramate.

Topamax is an… read more

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Overview
Tylenol is available over the counter as treatment for minor aches and pains. Tylenol may be referred to by the drug name Acetaminophen.

Tylenol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever… read more