A migraine attack is much more than a headache. Along with pulsating pain, patients may also experience vomiting, nausea, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to sound and light during the attack. The treatment of an acute migraine headache may vary from over-the-counter medicines (like acetaminophen, naproxen sodium, ibuprofen) to prescription medications . Other treatment options are diclofenac potassium, dihydroergotamine (DHE 45), antiemetic medications, and narcotic pain medications.
Overuse of these medications can lead to increased headache frequency. Limited studies are available for the drugs used to treat migraines during pregnancy . The potential patient benefits of the medicine need to be weighed against the risks to the fetus before prescribing them.
