Seemingly endless types of medications are available to treatchronic headaches.
How do you know which one is right for you?
Abortive pain medications may be available over-the-counter or by prescription and are taken at the time of attack.
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Some types of chronic headaches require both kinds of medications.
It may take several trials to find a medication that is effective for your migraine pain.
Headache Relief Without Medication
Pharmaceuticals are not the only option for controlling chronic headache pain.
In fact, several complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are commonly used for this purpose.
These include yoga, massage, acupuncture, and aromatherapy.
When combined with the right drugs, coping mechanisms can help you get your chronic headache pain under control.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Xanax (alprazolam) does not help with headaches.
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