Headache MedicationsThere are over 100 different headache medications available on prescription. This is a listing of those that have been tested, and their indications.The Evidence-Based-Medicine movement of the 1980's and 1990's has tried to encouraged us to restrict prescribing to those medications that have passed the most stringent clinical tests. To pass a test, they should have been through randomised controlled clinical trials. However, in severe headache disorders, any medication that has been tested using randomised trials will usually have been used. This list is more about what can be used if all else fails, as often people with severe headaches are truly exasperated. In this situation it literally is try it and see, but under the supervision of your doctor.
DisclaimerDISCLAIMER - these medications are powerful drugs.They should only be used following consultation with your doctor. Even then, many will only be used after specialist consultation, as they are unlicensed indications for their use. I cannot take any responsibility for any consequence from use of these medications. This list is for information only, so you can know what others have tried in the past.
Headache Medication ListThese different types of medications can be used in headache disorders.
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