Migraine and Diet Research Initiative

Rescue medications often prescribed for migraine attacks*

Class of medicationBrand namesGeneric names
TriptansImitrex
Treximet
Zomig
Maxalt
Frova
Amerge
Relpax
sumatriptan
zolmitriptan
rizatriptan
frovatriptan
naratriptan
eletriptan
almotriptan
DitansReyvowlasmiditan
Gepants (anti-CGRP)Ubrelvy
Nurtec
ubrogepant
rimegepant
NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories)Aleve
Advil
Motrin
Bayer
Voltaren
Ansaid
Relafen
Indocin
naproxen
ibuprofen
aspirin
diclofenac
glurbiprofen
nabumetome
indomethacin
AcetaminophenTylenolacetaminophen
paracetamol
ErgotamineCafergot
Ergomar
ergotamine
Anti-nauseaCompazine
Promethegan
Reglan
Zofran
prochlorperazine
promethazine
metoclopramide
ondansetron

*Not a complete list.