Best migraine remedies in 2024

Migraine is a dangerous disease that manifests itself in the form of attacks of intolerable headache. The discomfort is felt so much that the person is not able to do anything at all. The attacks last from several hours to several days. In such situations, taking special medications helps. The rating of the best remedies for migraines will help to find the necessary medication.

The principle of action of drugs for migraine

Migraine medications provide pain relief. Pain occurs due to too much dilation of blood vessels in the brain. Medicines eliminate this effect and normalize the state of blood vessels.

Migraines cannot be treated with known papaverine remedies such as Drotaverin or No-shpa. These drugs will only aggravate the attack, although they belong to pain relievers, since they relieve spasm by dilating the vessels. Therefore, only the attending physician can correctly choose the necessary drug that stops migraine attacks. He will give advice on the correct intake of drugs.

Ergot medicines are effective in relieving pain attacks. These medications stop the process that triggers the attack. They exert their effect on some receptors in the brain and provoke vasoconstriction.

If pain during an attack is mild, it is helpful to take an analgesic or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Such drugs normalize vascular tone, reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

It is effective to take pills from the triptan group for migraines. These drugs are embedded in the walls of blood vessels and cause their narrowing. In addition, triptans effectively relieve other symptoms of migraine - nausea, fear of light and sound.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

This class of drugs includes the long-known Ibuprofen, Analgin, Nurofen and similar ones. Such drugs eliminate headaches, relieve inflammation and lower body temperature. Taking these pills will be helpful for relieving headaches that accompany flu, any inflammation or fever. They act quickly and relieve discomfort for a long time. But if the attacks are constantly tormenting, it is unsafe to take them. Each of these drugs has its own contraindications and has a negative effect on the digestive system.

NSAIDs are readily available in all pharmacies and are affordable for any patient. The effect of taking them is felt after a few minutes and lasts for several hours.At the same time, these drugs irritate the walls of the stomach, so it is recommended to drink them after meals. They cannot be used for a long time, since they only stop the external signs of the disease, but do not in any way affect its cause. In large doses, such pills are contraindicated, as they adversely affect the kidneys and liver.

Paracetamol

These pills are very low cost, they are reliable and have a gentle effect on the body. Paracetamol has practically no effect against inflammation, but it lowers body temperature well. This substance is included in almost all drugs from the NSAID group.

• inexpensive remedy;
• does not have a harmful effect;
• has a wide range of effects;
• produced in various forms.

• bad for the functions of the liver and kidneys;
• has restrictions on the amount of admission and contraindications.

The average cost of a drug in pharmacies is 20 rubles.

Aspirin

This drug has long been used in medicine, based on acetylsalicylic acid. The tablets are effective for headaches with varying degrees of intensity and help reduce migraine discomfort. It makes the blood thinner and reduces the risk of clots forming. But this property can also become a contraindication of the drug for patients with a tendency to bleed. Aspirin should not be given to children under 12 years of age, as well as to patients with intestinal or stomach ulcers. To stop the migraine attack, you will need to take a loading dose of pills.

• relieves pain of any nature and origin;
• easy to buy at any pharmacy without a prescription;
• makes the blood thinner and prevents the formation of clots;
• can reduce the temperature.

• should not be taken if poor blood clotting;
• harmful to the mucous membrane of the digestive system.

On average, the drug costs 20 rubles.

Nalgezin

The active ingredient in this drug is naproxen. This drug is recommended for those patients who have an intolerance to Aspirin or Paracetamol, or if their intake does not produce the desired effect. The drug acts to relieve pain, reduce fever and inflammation. However, with its help it is not possible to eliminate the causes of poor health, but only its symptoms.

• the effect is felt after a short period of time after administration;
• acts against headaches of various kinds.

• contraindicated in pregnant women, children and people with poor blood clotting;
• provokes anemia;
• causes bleeding with stomach ulcers.

The average price of the drug is 170 rubles.

Indomethacin

The drug has good efficacy, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of patients. The tool reduces the synthesis of prostagladins, which cause inflammation in the body, quickly and permanently relieves pain. The drug on sale is in the form of tablets or ampoules with an injection solution, sometimes there are candles.

• strong long-term analgesic effect;
• relieves various pain;
• stops the inflammatory process.

• there are contraindications;
• not allowed in childhood and pregnancy;
• long-term treatment requires medical supervision.

On average, the drug costs 20 rubles.

Analgesics

Drugs in this group are prescribed for very severe headaches, which are characteristic of migraine attacks. In this case, jumps in blood pressure are possible. If drugs from the NSAID group do not help, then the attending physician advises taking analgesics.

Analgin

The drug that is the most popular of this group of drugs. He quickly copes with even the most severe bouts of pain. Metamizole sodium is used here as an active ingredient. The medicine is prescribed to be taken in the form of tablets, in special cases intramuscular or intravenous administration is practiced.

• easy to buy at any pharmacy;
• relieves pain well;
• can be purchased in various forms.

• provokes complications if taken for a long time and in high dosage;
• should not be given to children and pregnant women.

The average price of a drug is 20 rubles.

Sedalgin

The main components here are the same as those of Analgin, but thiamine and caffeine are used as additional, enhancing ingredients. The tablets help reduce pain and tone. The composition of the drug makes it especially effective for relieving pain in the head of a different nature, including migraine, VSD, meteorological dependence, from pinching of nerve endings or osteochondrosis.

• universal action;
• the effect comes quickly;
• acceptable cost.

• many contraindications;
• due to its tonic effect, should not be taken in the evenings.

On average, the drug costs 240 rubles.

Baralgin

The composition of this drug is similar to Analgin, but pitofenone hydrochloride and fenpiverinium bromide are used as additional enhancing components. The tablets have a fast action that lasts a long time. The medicine hastily eliminates various headaches, including those with migraine attacks of moderate intensity, with an inflammatory process, jumps in blood pressure.

• quickly relieves even severe pain;
• long acting;
• there are different forms of release.

• not allowed to take longer than three days;
• there are side effects;
• should not be given to children and pregnant women.

The average cost of a drug is from 190 rubles.

Ergot preparations

These drugs tone the walls of the blood vessels of the brain, have an antiserotonin effect, which provides pain relief during migraine attacks. These drugs are not pain relieving unless the discomfort is related to migraine.

Medicines of this group should not be taken with angina pectoris and ischemia, hypertension and liver failure. You should not use such drugs during pregnancy or lactation. The use of ergot preparations is practiced not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of painful attacks. Then drugs are used for several weeks in a row.

Nomigren

This drug contains substances such as ergotamine and caffeine. They improve the tone of blood vessels in the brain. Nomigren also contains camilofin and propyphenazone, which act as antispasmodics and relieve headaches. In addition, the drug eliminates bouts of nausea, reduces vomiting, and reduces anxiety and anxiety. The drug is quite effective, it eliminates pain within a few minutes. To achieve a good result, 2 tablets of Nomigren should be taken in the first minutes of an attack. If there is no improvement, then after half an hour it is necessary to take another dose.

• acts quickly;
• reduces pain;
• eliminates concomitant migraine conditions.

• has many contraindications;
• there is a great danger of overdose;
• unwanted side effects may occur.

The average price of a drug is 490 rubles.

Diidergot

This drug is a combination drug with the active ingredients ergotamine and caffeine. It comes in the form of a nasal spray and is very easy to use. Diidergot is highly effective, since it is very quickly absorbed into the vessels from the surface of the nasal mucosa, does not provoke nausea and vomiting, which often happens when trying to take a pill. No more than four injections are allowed per day. Diidergot should not be used by smoking patients. The drug is capable of provoking spasms of superficial vessels and can disrupt blood circulation.

• convenient form of release;
• high efficiency;
• does not provoke nausea.

• can not be used when smoking;
• has many contraindications;
• there may be unwanted side effects.

On average, the price of the drug is 1,500 rubles.

Cofetamine

Combined preparation with ergotamine and caffeine. On sale it is found in the form of tablets. The combination of these active ingredients stimulates the central nervous system, respiratory and motor centers. The medicine enhances performance, tones up, relieves fatigue. Due to the caffeine content, the drug stimulates the heartbeat, increases blood pressure. The medicine should not be taken by pregnant and lactating women, in case of diseases of the cardiovascular system. With caution, the drug is prescribed for increased anxiety or excitability, with kidney disease, glaucoma and in old age.

• quickly and effectively reduces pain;
• stimulates the nervous system;
• reduces fatigue.

• has many contraindications;
• cannot be taken for a long time;
• possible negative side effects.

The average cost is 195 rubles.

Triptans

Medicines from this group contain substances that reduce the lumen of the cerebral vessels. The action of such drugs reaches its maximum strength in a short period of time. The disadvantage of these drugs is their inability to eliminate all signs of the disease. Taking triptans makes you sleepy and weak. The drugs in this group are on sale in tablet form, in the form of nasal sprays or suppositories.

Zolmitriptan

This drug can only be bought in pharmacies with a prescription, which is prescribed if the diagnosis is clearly established. While taking this drug, you must constantly monitor your blood pressure and heart condition. For the first time, Zolmitriptan is recommended to be taken at the very beginning of an attack. If there is no improvement and the symptoms increase, it is recommended to take another dose. In this case, the total amount of the drug should not exceed 15 mg per day.

• reduces the intensity of painful sensations during a migraine attack;
• reduces nausea;
• stops vomiting;
• reduces sensitivity to sounds and light.

• has many contraindications;
• there may be negative side effects.

The average cost of the drug is 1,440 rubles.

The drugs Zomig, Relpax, Trimigren have a similar effect. At the same time, the effectiveness of drugs for all patients will be different. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully follow the recommendations of the attending physician and not exceed the dosage. Otherwise, various negative side effects are possible, including anaphylactic shock.

P / p No.	Group of drugs	Name	Price
1	NSAIDs	Paracetamol	20
2		Aspirin	20
3		Nalgezin	170
4		Indomethacin	20
5	Analgesics	Analgin	20
6		Sedalgin	240
7		Baralgin	190
8	Ergot preparations	Nomigren	490
9		Diidergot	1500
10		Cofetamine	195
11	Triptans	Zolmitriptan	1440

Effective drugs to prevent migraine attacks

It is not recommended to take prophylactic agents for everyone, but only if attacks occur 2 times a week or more often. Another reason for taking medications to prevent migraines is the inability to use analgesics or triptans. Also, preventive medications are recommended for taking if the migraine is hereditary.

To prevent painful attacks, use:

• Bisoprolol, which has a blocking effect;
• Varapamil, which prevents convulsions;
• Lantox - a product containing botulinum toxin;
• Aminotriptyllin, which acts as an antidepressant.

To prevent migraine attacks, you cannot take the drugs yourself. Only a specialist has the right to prescribe such medicines. At the same time, it is important to take into account what concomitant diseases the patient has and what condition he is in.All of them have their own contraindications and, if taken incorrectly, can lead to severe side effects. Such drugs are taken for a long time. Some patients only feel better after 4 weeks of taking it.