- Identify and avoid factors that trigger migraine headaches
- Get plenty of rest and have a healthy sleep pattern
- Exercise regularly without overexerting
- Try not to smoke as smoking can lead to ischemic stroke
- Try avoiding caffeinated beverages such as: coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks
- Individuals looking to take contraceptives should seek medical consultation
- If symptoms worsen or change it is recommended to seek medical advice
- Pain medication such as paracetemol and non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
- Migraine specific medications such as triptans, or medications that contain ergotamine which will be activated in the blood stream directly
- Medicines for reducing nausea and vomiting
- Medication to prevent migraines (taken daily)
- Seizure prevention medicine such as Topiramate and Valproic acid
- Flunarizine, Cinnarizine, Verapamil
- Propanolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol
- Anti-depressant medication such as Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Duloxetine