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Migraine Medications Compared

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
sumatriptan 7.5 448 reviews for sumatriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
sumatriptan systemic
Brand names:
Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, Zembrace SymTouch, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
rizatriptan 8.3 328 reviews for rizatriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
rizatriptan systemic
Brand names:
Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT, RizaFilm
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
rimegepant 6.2 241 reviews for rimegepant to treat Migraine
Rx N
Generic name:
rimegepant systemic
Brand name:
Nurtec ODT
Drug class:
CGRP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Nurtec ODT 6.2 237 reviews for Nurtec ODT to treat Migraine
Rx N
Generic name:
rimegepant systemic
Drug class:
CGRP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ubrogepant 6.1 237 reviews for ubrogepant to treat Migraine
Rx N
Generic name:
ubrogepant systemic
Brand name:
Ubrelvy
Drug class:
CGRP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Ubrelvy 6.1 236 reviews for Ubrelvy to treat Migraine
Rx N
Generic name:
ubrogepant systemic
Drug class:
CGRP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine 7.0 224 reviews for acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine to treat Migraine
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin, Goody's Extra Strength, Vanquish, Anacin Advanced Headache Formula, Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula, Genace, Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders, Goody's Headache Powders, Migraine Relief
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
metoclopramide 3.4 193 reviews for metoclopramide to treat Migraine
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metoclopramide systemic
Brand name:
Reglan
Drug class:
GI stimulants, miscellaneous antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
eletriptan 8.3 179 reviews for eletriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
eletriptan systemic
Brand name:
Relpax
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Imitrex 7.7 174 reviews for Imitrex to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
sumatriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
zolmitriptan 7.5 157 reviews for zolmitriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N X
Generic name:
zolmitriptan systemic
Brand names:
Zomig, Zomig-ZMT, Zomig Nasal Spray
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Relpax 8.6 150 reviews for Relpax to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
eletriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Reglan 2.9 135 reviews for Reglan to treat Migraine
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metoclopramide systemic
Drug class:
GI stimulants, miscellaneous antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Maxalt 8.7 123 reviews for Maxalt to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
rizatriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
gabapentin Off-label 7.9 120 reviews for gabapentin to treat Migraine
Rx C N X
Generic name:
gabapentin systemic
Drug class:
gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Excedrin Migraine 7.6 111 reviews for Excedrin Migraine to treat Migraine
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
naproxen / sumatriptan 9.1 97 reviews for naproxen / sumatriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N X
Generic name:
naproxen / sumatriptan systemic
Brand name:
Treximet
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zomig 7.0 96 reviews for Zomig to treat Migraine
Rx C N X
Generic name:
zolmitriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aspirin / butalbital / caffeine 8.9 90 reviews for aspirin / butalbital / caffeine to treat Migraine
Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
aspirin / butalbital / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Fiorinal, Fortabs
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Treximet 9.1 90 reviews for Treximet to treat Migraine
Rx C N X
Generic name:
naproxen / sumatriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Maxalt-MLT 8.7 73 reviews for Maxalt-MLT to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
rizatriptan systemic
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
diclofenac 7.3 67 reviews for diclofenac to treat Migraine
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Brand name:
Cambia
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cambia 7.2 57 reviews for Cambia to treat Migraine
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders 5.3 55 reviews for Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders to treat Migraine
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
frovatriptan 9.0 53 reviews for frovatriptan to treat Migraine
Rx C N
Generic name:
frovatriptan systemic
Brand name:
Frova
Drug class:
antimigraine agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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