What are some of the main medical treatments for migraine?

In patients with acute migraine, first line treatments usually include two classes of medicines: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and triptans. Examples of NSAIDS are ibuprofen and naproxen, and examples of triptans are sumatriptan and rizatriptan.^[1] When these treatments are not enough to treat the migraine or when migraines still occur too often, preventative treatments may be prescribed.^[2] These can include antiseizure, blood pressure,and antidepressant medications. Consult with your health care provider about what treatments are right for you.