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The Complete Guide to Migraine Headaches by Alice Peart Page 74 of 87

Other pain relief medication specially developed to relieve migraines is triptans

that imitates the effect of serotonin, by attaching to serotonin receptors and
contracting the blood vessels. This drug is available as a tablet, spray and
injections. It brings relief within a few minutes but has side-effects like vomiting

and weakness.

Ergots are another class of anti-migraine medication with many side effects, so

they are not prescribed much.

There are some treatments, like metoclopramide, for the vomiting which goes
with some migraine attack. This works best when taken before the onset of the

migraine. It aids emptying of the stomach so that other migraine medication can
be absorbed quickly, to bring faster relief to the patient.

You can take preventive medicines to reduce occurrence of a migraine. However,

only take them under a doctor’s supervision as they can have serious side
effects.

Some doctors advise beta-blockers and other drugs used in treatment of high

blood pressure and heart disease. Taking these drugs can make the individual
giddy and queasy.

Some drugs for treating mental depression can alleviate migraines. They work on

the serotonin levels in the brain and relieve migraines.

Some doctors give strong medicine used in treatment of seizures to their
migraine patients. These are quite effective in treating migraines but have many

ill effects like vomiting and hair loss.

Sometimes antihistamines can prevent migraines in children.

A few people have obtained relief from Botox treatment, but there has been no
conclusive study on this subject yet.

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