Preventive medications
These medications aim to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks. Your doctor may prescribe them if you have frequent, prolonged, severe attacks that don’t respond to the relieving treatment.
These medications include:
Beta-blockers, such as propranolol and metoprolol, may help in migraine prevention. Calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil, are also helpful in migraine. Anti-depressants and anti-seizures also help in migraine prevention. Botox injections every three months may help in some cases. Also, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies, such as Galcanezumab, may help.
The prescription and follow-up of these medications should be under the supervision of your doctor.
- Lifestyle and home remedies
During the attack, try the following:
- Close your eyes, rest, and sleep in a quiet and dark room.
- Apply a cold cloth or ice pack to your forehead.
- Drink fluids.
Between attacks, try to avoid the migraine triggers as possible. For example:
- Try stress-reduction techniques, such as biofeedback and meditation.
- Avoid alcohol, dehydration, and foods that trigger a migraine.
- Exercise
- Avoid too short or too long sleep patterns.