Painkillers
Ask your pharmacist for further information on the over-the-counter treatments and to confirm if these drugs are suitable for you.
Painkillers can be used to relieve the pain of migraine headache.
Paracetamol
Paracetamol is used to relieve a migraine headache.
Do not take paracetamol:
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol
- If taking other medicines containing paracetamol
NSAIDs - Ibuprofen, Aspirin
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin relieve a migraine headache.
Do not take NSAIDs:
- If you are taking other NSAID painkillers
- If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
- if you suffer from severe liver or kidney or heart problems
- If you suffer from any blood disorders or are taking medicines that reduce blood clotting e.g. warfarin
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen, aspirin or any other NSAIDs
- If you have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach
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