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otc medication

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Sumatriptan, a selective serotonin receptor (5-HT1B/1D) agonist, rapidly constricts cranial blood vessels and inhibits neuropeptide release, effectively interrupting the neurogenic inflammation associated with cluster headaches. When administered via subcutaneous injection or nasal spray, it provides fast-acting relief by targeting the trigeminal-vascular system and reducing pain signaling.

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chickenkeeper2017

2.0

I've had migraines since I was 12. I'm now 39 and have had constant migraine pain for over a year now. I work part-time for a company cleaning airbnb's. I also have a husband, three active kids, a farm, and lots of pets. It's hard, but I honestly cou...View more

Abortive medicationOtc medicationFremanezumab

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KateCleve29

3.0

Nurtec as a preventive was unsuccessful for me. Worked as an abortive but I was up to 15 migraines/month, so needed a different approach. Qulipta has reduced # but still looking for pain control when I DO have migraines. Can’t take triptans, which wo...View more

RimegepantAtogepantOtc medication

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foxylipsforever

4.0

I moved. I still get them like 1-2 a month instead of daily. I found some dietary triggers. My job is fairly low stress. When I do get them OTC can usually manage now so I don't have to fight for prescriptions

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4.0

It’s the only OTC med that has some impact for my migraines. Sometimes I mix it with Tylenol (I do not know the safety of that and do not recommend without your own research. I just don’t care and need the migraine gone when it hits) but together t...View more

Otc medicationAcetaminophen

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