Best Headache Remedies in 2024

The causes of headaches are different. At the same time, uncomfortable sensations develop so strong that a person cannot fall asleep or do everyday activities, and loses his appetite. Then he is forced to take painkillers. But not all of them are suitable for effective headache relief. Consider the rating of quality drugs.

Headache factors

The causes of headache can be physiological or psychological. The main factors that provoke discomfort are:

• Mental and emotional stress, being in a stressful situation, prolonged depression. The inability to fully rest and sleep is also a causal headache.
• In women, the menstrual cycle is sometimes the cause of the painful condition.
• Vascular diseases are usually the provoking factor.
• Injuries and injuries to the neck or head often cause discomfort. Sometimes soreness develops due to strong tension in the cervical spine.
• An infectious or inflammatory disease.
• Colds in half of the cases provoke a headache.
• Injuries to the face.
• Abuse of drugs that cause intoxication of the body. These include anti-depression drugs, antibiotics, or anticonvulsants.
• Exposure to weather conditions, solar flares, change of season.
• Smoking abuse or excessive alcohol consumption.

Choice of pills for headache

Now on sale in pharmacies there are many proven drugs for relieving headaches. It is very difficult to independently understand their purpose and features. When choosing a medicine, several parameters are taken into account:

• Where the pain is concentrated in the head. Discomfort can occur in the forehead, temples, or the back of the head. Sometimes the pain syndrome covers the entire head circumference.
• What is the nature of the unpleasant sensations. Soreness can press, prick, burst, be dull or sharp. In addition, a person is able to feel other signs - nausea, extraneous noises in the ears, vomiting, loss of vision.
• The cause of the headache. Sometimes this can be done on their own, without the participation of doctors. When discomfort is constantly repeated, the patient himself knows in response to which external stimulus discomfort develops.

Based on the information received, a drug is selected.If you do not take into account all the subtleties, the use of the medication can aggravate the pain or not lead to the desired result.

How to use drugs correctly

When a headache occurs, it is not allowed to use all medicines indiscriminately. If discomfort occurs for the first time, then treatment begins with the simplest medicines, you can take a pill of Paracetamol or Nurofen. If these drugs are powerless against the headache, more effective drugs are used. You can take them for no more than five days.

Pain relievers will not cure a person from migraines, high or low blood pressure. Such conditions are treated with drugs of a different nature.
When taking medications for headaches, it is important not to consume alcohol. Although the effect of the joint use is not reduced, the simultaneous use of the drug and alcohol leads to the development of kidney or liver disease.

List of the best drugs for headache

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Drugs in this category, in addition to fighting headaches, are able to eliminate inflammatory processes. Their additional action is to relieve fever. These medications are recommended for the relief of headaches associated with flu, any inflammation or fever. The effect starts very quickly and lasts for several hours. The funds of this group have their own contraindications and are not suitable for constant use. They are irritating to the digestive tract.

You can buy these medicines at any pharmacy. Their price is low and you don't need a prescription to buy. But they should only be taken after meals to prevent stomach irritation.

Paracetamol

This is the most readily available NSAID drug. Despite the low price, the product is very reliable and safe. It does not treat inflammation well, but it is very effective in lowering body temperature. Paracetamol is the main component for most drugs from this group.

• low price;
• sparing attitude to the body;
• effective for the treatment of many diseases;
• available in various forms.

• negatively affects the kidneys and liver;
• allowed to take no more than four times a day.

The average cost is 20 rubles.

Aspirin

In Russia, this drug is very widespread. It has been produced for many years, and all these years it has been justified by its high efficiency. The drug is available in traditional pill form. In recent years, tablets for dissolving in water have become more popular. They are more convenient to take, in the form of a solution, the medicine is absorbed faster and begins to act. Aspirin eliminates headache during migraine attacks, after alcohol intoxication, with sinusitis. The composition includes acetylsalicylic acid, which promotes blood thinning. It relieves inflammation and blocks the receptors responsible for the spread of pain.

Aspirin is especially recommended for people with vascular disease or high blood pressure due to its ability to prevent blood clots from forming. Although the drug is very effective, it is better to consult with your doctor before taking it, as it has many contraindications and limitations.

• a universal remedy for pain of any nature;
• low price and the ability to purchase without a prescription;
• thins the blood;
• able to relieve fever.

• should not be taken with insufficient blood clotting;
• irritating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa.

The average price of the drug is from 280 rubles.

Pentalgin

This drug quickly relieves pain due to the combination of active ingredients such as caffeine, codeine, analgin. They block nerve nodes and interfere with the synthesis of pain hormones.The drug effectively lowers body temperature, eliminates inflammatory processes. The pain goes away within a few minutes after using the drug.

Despite the existing contraindications, both specialists and patients speak of its high effectiveness. The drug is recommended to be taken for colds to eliminate signs of a febrile condition.

• relieves fever, relieves pain, eliminates inflammatory processes;
• effectively acts against pain of any nature;
• after use, the effect is felt after a few minutes;
• dilates blood vessels and increases efficiency.

• there are contraindications;
• some patients have side effects;
• cannot be taken for a long time, as dependence arises;
• cannot be combined with coffee.

The average price of the drug is 155 rubles.

Nise

A well-known and popular Indian drug. It is used to eliminate pain of a symptomatic nature. Including it is effective for the treatment of headaches. Nise reduces body temperature and prevents the development of inflammatory processes. The drug contains nimesulide as an active substance. The drug is well absorbed and almost completely excreted from the body.

According to patients, Nise is one of the best drugs for eliminating headaches. He is able to cope with pain syndrome when other drugs are powerless. The drug has a persistent effect and is effective against pain of a different nature. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy freely.

• effectively eliminates pain of a different nature;
• reduces fever and stops the development of inflammation;
• affordable price;
• sold without a prescription;
• long-term action.

• there are contraindications;
• side effects are sometimes noted.

The average price of the drug is 190 rubles.

Nurofen

The drug is highly effective and very popular among patients. The drug has a long-lasting effect and fast pain relief. In addition to its analgesic effect, it lowers body temperature, stops the development of inflammation, eliminates nausea and calms the nervous system. Within half an hour, the remedy completely relieves the headache, which does not require an additional dose.

• has a quick effect;
• relieves pain, reduces fever, relieves inflammation;
• has a long-lasting effect;
• available in various forms;
• low price.

• there are side effects;
• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is from 95 rubles.

Citramon

This drug has been produced for a very long time, but until now it is on the list of the best drugs due to its low price and excellent result. The drug is very inexpensive, therefore it is available for the entire population of the country. It contains aspirin for pain relief and inflammation. It also includes paracetamol to reduce body temperature, and caffeine stimulates the work of blood vessels. The drug is prescribed for different types of pain, among which there is a headache.

The tool belongs to the non-narcotic group. It heals well, but has several contraindications and has side effects. The product should not be taken for more than three days in a row or combined with alcohol. It is often used to relieve minor headaches during colds.

• copes quickly with pain;
• acts in a comprehensive manner;
• low price;
• sold in any pharmacy.

• incompatible with alcohol;
• many side effects;
• many contraindications;
• increases blood pressure.

The average price of the drug is 15 rubles.

Antispasmodics

The drugs of this group effectively cope with the pain syndrome that develops due to vasospasm in the brain.The advantage of the funds in this group is that some of them are allowed to be consumed by pregnant women and in childhood. Antispasmodics are prescribed as independent agents or in combination with NSAIDs or analgesics. Without fear of negative consequences, you can take antispasmodics for 48 hours.

No-shpa

This drug has long been known, it is produced in Hungary. The active ingredient is drotaverine. after use, the drug is absorbed very quickly. Its effectiveness is noticeable 10 minutes after consumption. The drug relaxes muscles and eliminates spasms. The remedy does not help to relieve migraine attacks.

The drug is popular with patients and has received many helpful reviews. It is versatile, fast acting, safe and inexpensive. It is allowed to be consumed by pregnant and lactating women. No-shpu is recommended to be taken if you need to relieve headache caused by stress, muscle tension.

• low price;
• effective relief of spasms;
• a universal remedy for pain of a different nature;
• allowed during pregnancy and lactation.

• should not be taken on an empty stomach;
• should not be consumed by people with lactose allergy;
• does not help with migraines or pain caused by dilated vessels.

The average price of a drug is 200 rubles.

Spazmalgon

An effective and frequently prescribed drug is produced in Bulgaria. The drug acts in several ways, eliminating soreness, relaxing muscles and reducing inflammation. It is recommended to take it for cramping pain. Spazmolgon can be used to treat various diseases. It is inexpensive and effective in a short time.

The drug quickly eliminates headaches of a different nature, but it has a large list of contraindications. It cannot be consumed for a long time and cannot be combined with alcohol.

• the effect comes very quickly;
• acts against various pains;
• low cost.

• many restrictions and contraindications;
• not recommended for long-term treatment;
• not compatible with alcohol.

The average price of the drug is 300 rubles.

Analgesics

The doctor prescribes medications from the group of analgesics to eliminate the headache that occurs due to spasm of the blood vessels. Then, in connection with the expansion or narrowing of their lumen, unilateral discomfort occurs. It is eliminated by bringing blood pressure back to normal.

Moment

The best analgesic for headache relief is Mig. It appeared in pharmacies recently and promises a quick relief from discomfort. The drug is well tolerated by patients and relieves pain quickly. The result of a single use lasts for a day. No allergic reactions occur after consumption. The composition contains ibuprofen as an active substance.

The drug has a strong effect, therefore it has side effects. It disrupts the work of the heart muscle, causes breathing problems, provokes miscarriages and promotes blood clots. The remedy is very popular for relieving headaches for its speed of action and strong effect, but it is better to consult a doctor before using it.

• does not lead to heaviness in the stomach;
• no addiction;
• convenient form of release.

• has contraindications;
• many side effects.

The average cost is 80 rubles.

Ibuprofen

This is a potent drug, ibuprofen acts as an active substance in it. The drug is recommended for use to eliminate migraine attacks, as well as against pain that occurs with severe overstrain. The tool has a prolonged effect. Unlike other drugs from this group, Ibuprofen effectively relieves pain of a different nature.Therefore, it can be used not only against headaches, but also to relieve discomfort during radiculitis or arthritis. The effect of the drug becomes noticeable within 10 minutes after use.

The drug is generally well tolerated by patients. In some individuals, side effects from the digestive tract in the form of vomiting or nausea occur. The drug, in addition to relieving pain, has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves fever.

• a universal pain reliever with a wide range of uses;
• in addition to pain relief, relieves fever and stops the inflammatory process;
• the first result of taking is noticeable 10 minutes after taking the medicine;
• the effect lasts for several hours.

• deposited in the articular tissue;
• sometimes causes side effects from the gastrointestinal tract;
• you need to take the medicine before eating;
• has limitations and contraindications for use.

The average price of the drug is 30 rubles.

Analgin

It is a very cheap drug, but nevertheless very effective, therefore it is very popular among patients and pharmacy buyers. The remedy eliminates strong and weak headaches. The drug is not addictive and belongs to the category of non-narcotic.

In addition to the positive effect on the body, Analgin also has a negative effect. It has many contraindications and restrictions, and has side effects. The result from taking the pill comes in 20 minutes, but lasts no more than two hours. It is recommended to take it as the most affordable and simple remedy in case of emergency.

• acts simultaneously against pain, inflammation and heat;
• does not cause dependence on medicines;
• suitable for eliminating pain of a different nature;
• cheap remedy.

• has a lot of contraindications;
• the effect is felt after 20 minutes;
• eliminates not all types of pain;
• pain relief lasts only 2 hours;
• the drug gives side reactions.

The average price of a drug is 25 rubles.

Tempalgin

The drug quickly and well removes pain of medium and low intensity. It is recommended to take it during colds, otitis media, stomatitis and other diseases that are accompanied by migraine attacks. Tempalgin also relieves headaches caused by changes in weather or chronic fatigue.

In addition to relieving painful syndrome, this drug has a sedative effect, lowers body temperature and eliminates the inflammatory process. This effect is possible due to the content of sodium metmizole in the composition. Cellulose and castor oil are present as additional ingredients. The dosage of this drug may not be correct the first time for all patients. In many ways, it depends on the intensity of the pain syndrome and the patient's individual susceptibility to the medication.

• allowed for admission from 15 years;
• maximum per day, you can usefully take 3 tablets;
• the drug is rapidly absorbed;
• has a long-term effect;
• quickly relieves pain.

• if kidney function is impaired, you need to reduce the dosage;
• the maximum allowed to be taken within 5 days;
• when taken simultaneously with alcohol, the effect is enhanced.

The average price of the drug is from 110 rubles.

P / p No.	Group of funds	Name	Advantages	disadvantages
1	Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	Paracetamol	low price; sparing attitude to the body; effective for the treatment of many diseases; produced in various forms	negatively affects the kidneys and liver; allowed to take no more than four times a day
2		Aspirin	a universal remedy for pain of any nature; low price and the ability to purchase without a prescription; thins the blood; able to relieve fever	should not be taken with insufficient blood clotting; irritating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa
3		Pentalgin	relieves fever, relieves pain, eliminates inflammatory processes; effectively acts against pain of any nature; after use, the effect is felt after a few minutes; dilates blood vessels and increases efficiency	there are contraindications; some patients have side effects; cannot be taken for a long time, as dependence arises; cannot be combined with coffee
4		Nise	effectively eliminates pain of a different nature; reduces fever and stops the development of inflammation; affordable price; sold without a prescription; long-term action	there are contraindications; side effects are sometimes noted
5		Nurofen	has a quick effect; relieves pain, reduces fever, relieves inflammation; has a long-lasting effect; available in various forms; low price	there are side effects; there are contraindications
6		Citramon	copes quickly with pain; acts in a comprehensive manner; low price; sold in any pharmacy	incompatible with alcohol; many side effects; many contraindications; increases blood pressure
7	Antispasmodics	No-shpa	low price; effective relief of spasms; a universal remedy for pain of a different nature; allowed during pregnancy and lactation	should not be taken on an empty stomach; should not be consumed by people with lactose allergy; does not help with migraines or pain caused by dilated vessels
8		Spazmalgon	the effect comes very quickly; acts against various pains; low cost	many restrictions and contraindications; not recommended for long-term treatment; not compatible with alcohol
9	Analgesics	Moment	does not lead to heaviness in the stomach; no addiction; convenient form of release	has contraindications; many side effects
10		Ibuprofen	a universal pain reliever with a wide range of uses; in addition to pain relief, relieves fever and stops the inflammatory process; the first result of taking is noticeable 10 minutes after taking the medicine; the effect lasts for several hours	deposited in the articular tissue; sometimes causes side effects from the gastrointestinal tract; you need to take the medicine before eating; has limitations and contraindications for use
11		Analgin	acts simultaneously against pain, inflammation and heat; does not cause dependence on medicines; suitable for eliminating pain of a different nature; cheap remedy	has a lot of contraindications; the effect is felt after 20 minutes; eliminates not all types of pain; pain relief lasts only 2 hours; the drug gives side reactions
12		Tempalgin	allowed for admission from 15 years; maximum per day, you can usefully take 3 tablets; the drug is rapidly absorbed; has a long-term effect; quickly relieves pain	if kidney function is impaired, you need to reduce the dosage; the maximum allowed to be taken within 5 days; when taken simultaneously with alcohol, the effect is enhanced

You should not choose your own medicines for headaches. In many respects, the appointment is determined by the nature of the disease and depends on the intensity of the discomfort. If it is necessary to quickly relieve pain, it is recommended to take the safest, but effective drugs.