1. What’s the relationship between migraine and nausea and vomiting?
Common Questions about Nausea and Vomiting
2. What should I do if I can’t keep medications down?
3. Can migraine-specific medications help nausea and vomiting?
4. What kind of anti nausea medication is best for me?
5. What other factors can be contributing to nausea and vomiting?
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Headache specialists don’t clearly understand why people with migraine feel nauseated and vomit with migraine. However, they are very common symptoms and there are medications for treatment. It may also be more effective to use a non-oral medication such as an injectable, oral disintegrating tablet, suppository, or nasal spray when nauseated.
When you are nauseated or vomiting, it means that the medicine you need to make you feel better may not get into your body. This is when non-oral medications can be a solution. They are available as:
• Injectables • Oral disintegrating tablets • Nasal spray • Suppositories • Neuromodulation devices
1. What are common symptoms of the prodrome phase, and how long does it last?
Migraine-specific acute medications can help reduce nausea and there are preparations available in non-oral forms. For example:
• Gepants • Triptans • Lasmiditan
2. What are common symptoms of the aura phase, and how long does it last?
There are several medications effective for treating nausea that should be part of a discussion with your healthcare provider. Some medications available are:
• Phenothiazines • Ondansetron and granisetron • Metoclopramide • Lorazepam
3. What does the headache phase of a migraine attack feel like, and how long does it last?
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Some medications may contribute to nausea and vomiting, including:
4. What does the prodrome phase, or “migraine hangover,” feel like?
• Magnesium • Riboflavin • Ergotamine medications
