Acute treatment uses drugs to relieve the symptoms of migraine attacks when they occur and are available in a variety of forms. Each treatment will help to relieve headaches and other related symptoms. There are four types of treatments falling under the acute treatment category.
These are the migraine medications which can be bought over the counter without a doctor prescription. These medications are often very effective when they are taken at the first indication of a migraine attack and are not advisable to be taken once the headache worsens. Read more about it in the article: Over the counter
Anti-sickness medicines also known as anti-emetics, can successfully treat migraine in some people even if they don’t experience nausea or vomiting. Many people suffering from migraine find that strong painkillers have no effect on the severe pain. Read more about it in the article: Anti-sickness drugs
Prescription painkillers are powerful drugs that interfere with the nervous system’s transmission of the nerve signals we perceive as pain. Read more about it in the article: Prescription painkillers
Triptans (Serotonin Receptor Agonists) are a family of tryptamine-based drugs used as abortive medication in the treatment of acute migraines and cluster headaches. Read more about it in the article: Migraine secific drugs