TREATING

How to treat Chronic Migraine:
Preventive medicine vs acute medicine

Does it feel like Chronic Migraine keeps showing up? Shut the door on this unwanted “guest.” Experts recommend preventive medication for Chronic Migraine to help keep symptoms away.

PREVENTIVE

Prevents migraine and headache days before they even start

ACUTE

Taken after migraine pain has already begun

PREVENTIVE

Available only by prescription

ACUTE

Available over the counter or by prescription

PREVENTIVE

Taken on a regular basis to reduce how often you’ll feel migraines and headaches and their severity

ACUTE

Taken as needed

Taking acute medications too often may lead to more headaches

Did you know that taking acute medications too often to treat migraines and headaches can lead to a condition called “Medication Overuse Headache”? Which means… more headaches! It’s true. That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about all your medications when discussing Chronic Migraine treatment.