What is the first treatment for migraine?

Migraine can cause throbbing head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound, sometimes with visual or sensory warning symptoms. Acute treatment works best when used early in an attack, but the right option depends on your other conditions, medicines, pregnancy status, and the symptoms you experience. A clinician may recommend a simple pain reliever or a migraine-specific medicine, and may add treatment for nausea.

Move to a calm, dark room and reduce noise and screen exposure. Sip water and try a small snack if you have missed a meal. Take only the medicine and dose recommended for you; using acute medicines too often can itself contribute to frequent headaches. Note the start time, possible triggers, symptoms, and what helped. A GP Consultation or Telemedicine Consultation can help create an attack plan and consider prevention when headaches interfere with daily life.

Seek emergency help for a sudden, exceptionally severe headache, new weakness, trouble speaking, fainting, confusion, seizure, fever with a stiff neck, or a headache after a significant injury. Get medical advice for a new pattern, steadily worsening attacks, persistent vomiting, or symptoms that do not settle as expected.

Ask which medicine is safest for you, how early to take it, how often it can be used, whether your symptoms include an aura, and when preventive treatment should be discussed.