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Headache & Migraine Medications
(listed alphabetically)

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 
Acetaminophen/hydrocodone (Lorcet, Lortab, Vicodin...)
Actiq (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate)
Advil (ibuprofen)
  • ** Guide note: Advil Migraine and Advil Liqui-Gels contain exactly the same ingredients. I recommend purchasing whichever is less expensive where you shop. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the two products is the same.
Aleve (see naproxen) 
Almotriptan malate (Axert)
Amerge (naratriptan, Naramig) 
Amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep...)
Aspirin 
Axert (almotriptan malate)

Material on this page is for informational purposes only,
and should not be construed as medical advice.
Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications.

 


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