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Migraine medicines

Migraine treatment needs an exact-product plan, and a new severe headache in pregnancy must not automatically be labelled as your usual migraine.

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What to know or do

Review acute and preventive medicines with the prescriber. Seek urgent assessment for a sudden worst headache, new weakness, confusion, fever, high blood pressure or vision changes.

What changes the answer

  • The exact active ingredient, strength, dose, route and formulation
  • Why you use it, how often, and the pregnancy week or exposure date
  • Other prescriptions, non-prescription products, supplements and health conditions

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.