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Doctor holding pill bottle: Topamax for weight loss
Drug Info

Topamax for weight loss: Safety and efficacy

Topamax is prescribed to treat epilepsy and migraines, but the drug is also well known for causing weight loss
three Rx pill bottles: Nurtec alternatives
Drug Info

Nurtec (rimegepant) alternatives: What can I take instead of Nur...

Used to treat migraine, this brand-name CGRP doesn't work for everyone, but there are other options available
Rx capsule and Rx tablet: Nortriptyline vs. amitriptyline
Drug vs. Drug

Nortriptyline vs. amitriptyline: Uses, dosages, cost, and side e...

Nortriptyline and amitriptyline are approved by the FDA to treat depression
Person holding the back of the head | headache in back of head
Health Education

8 headache causes

The most common culprit is a tension headache, but there are other possible reasons
Medication overuse rebound headache
Health Education

What is a medication overuse headache?

If you regularly reach for Tylenol or prescription pain medication, your head pain can rebound when it wears off
Ibuprofen to treat types of headaches
Health Education

8 common types of headaches

Each variety of head pain has a slightly different treatment regimen, so it’s important to know which you have
A woman with electric bolts coming out of her head, representing migraines
Community

Migraine with aura and birth control pills: A dangerous combinat...

Three phones showing statistics charts: Migraine statistics
News

Migraine statistics 2024

In the U.S., 35 million people are affected by migraines. Get updated migraine stats here.
Migraine injection pen: How much is Aimovig without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Aimovig without insurance?

Aimovig can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Aimovig at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
person holding groceries-migraine diet
Wellness

The best migraine diet

Avoiding certain food triggers could help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks
How long do migraines last? A man with a clock
Health Education

How long do migraines last?

The different phases can last from hours to days