Migraine
Migraine is a condition that produces attacks rather than isolated headaches. A migraine attack combines a severe throbbing pain, often on one side, with nausea and marked sensitivity to light and sound.
Key points
- Warning symptoms such as tiredness and frequent yawning can arrive before the headache begins.
- Migraine cannot be cured, but treatment addresses two separate goals: settling an attack and preventing the next one.
- Painkillers work best taken as soon as the headache starts rather than once it is established.
- Finding the right combination of treatments often takes more than one attempt.
Medicines listed for Migraine
The five products listed for migraine span two broad roles. Propranolol is a beta blocker, a class used to help prevent attacks rather than treat one in progress. The remaining four contain triptans: Rizatriptan, eletriptan, zolmitriptan and sumatriptan. Triptans are used to settle an attack once it has begun. Which option suits depends on how severe and how frequent the attacks are.
Further reading
What is migraine?
Migraine is a condition that produces attacks rather than isolated headaches. A migraine attack combines a severe throbbing pain, often on one side, with nausea and marked sensitivity to light and sound.
What are the symptoms of a migraine attack?
A migraine attack brings a severe throbbing pain, often on one side, together with nausea and marked sensitivity to light and sound. Warning symptoms such as tiredness and frequent yawning can arrive before the headache begins.
Which tablets for migraine can I order?
The medicines listed for migraine include products containing rizatriptan, eletriptan and zolmitriptan. Examples include Maxalt and Relpax.
Do I need a prescription for medicines for migraine in South Africa?
No, not online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for migraine. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order medicines for migraine online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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