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Migraine Headache Medication: OTC OR Prescription Strength? |
15.08.2009 19:22 |
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If you’ve ever suffered from a migraine headache, you know how bad they can be. Headaches that are so debilitating that you can hardly stand up, you can’t look at light, smell any scents or even move around without feeling nauseous, and all you want to do is lie down and pray that the pain will stop. Migraine headaches, along with cluster headaches, are some of the worse pains imaginable. All you want to do is get rid of them when they occur and you want to be able stop them before they get worse. Should you see a doctor or should you use over the counter migraine headache medicine? Your choice actually depends on a few factors such as the frequency of the migraines, as well as the intensity. Over the Counter Over the counter migraine headache medication can be used by anyone suffering from a migraine. In fact, it should be used first before you go see a doctor. This is because it will be cheaper than going to see a doctor, as well as picking up a prescription, and you’ll be able to determine whether or not migraine headache medication bought over the counter actually does anything for you. You may have to try a few over the counter migraine headache medications before you find one that works (because some work for some people and not for others) but then, if they don’t seem to do the trick, you may want to go see a doctor to help relieve you of your migraine pain. Seeing A Doctor You should go see a doctor if the over the counter migraine headache medication doesn’t do a thing for you. You should also go see a doctor and get prescription migraine headache medication if the migraines increase in frequency as well as intensity, as this could indicate that there’s a much more severe medical condition going on. The doctor will be able to determine the exact cause of your migraines, such as allergies, stress or any other cause, and the doctor will also be able to prescribe just the right strength migraine headache medication that will help alleviate you of this horrible, debilitating pain. When you suffer from migraines, you’ll likely be willing to do anything to make the pain stop. So try over the counter migraine headache medication first before moving on to the more potent prescription strength medications that could do more harm than good if you don’t need them. |
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