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What Are Some Older Tried And True Medications That Help With Migraines? I Also Get Dizzy Daily Along Wit Headaches/migraines.

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Seattle, WA
November 5
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I take meclizine, zofran, and ubrelvy as rescue meds for my migraines and vertigo. I get botox injections and take muscle relaxers, ajovy injections, and amitriptaline as preventatives.

November 12
A MyMigraineTeam Member

For migraines, some older, tried-and-true medications include:

- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications:
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Advil (ibuprofen)
- Bayer (aspirin)
- Excedrin Migraine (combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine)

- Prescription Medications
- Triptans (e.g., Imitrex (sumatriptan), Maxal Show Full Answer

For migraines, some older, tried-and-true medications include:

- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications:
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Advil (ibuprofen)
- Bayer (aspirin)
- Excedrin Migraine (combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine)

- Prescription Medications:
- Triptans (e.g., Imitrex (sumatriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Zolmig (zolmitriptan))
- Anti-seizure medications (e.g., Depacon (valproate sodium), Neurontin (gabapentin))
- Antidepressants (e.g., Effexor (venlafaxine), Elavil (amitriptyline))
- Blood pressure medications (e.g., beta-blockers)

For dizziness, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

November 5

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