Migraine emergency kit checklist

A migraine emergency kit is a small set of items that helps you act quickly when an attack starts away from home. It does not replace medical care, and it should include your clinician-approved plan for severe or unusual symptoms.

What to include

• Your acute migraine medication, in original packaging if needed.
• Anti-nausea medication if prescribed.
• Water or electrolyte option.
• Simple snack if skipped meals are a trigger.
• Sunglasses, hat, earplugs, or noise-reducing earbuds.
• Cooling pack, scent-free wipes, and any comfort item that reliably helps.
• A short written plan: what to take, when to repeat, who to call, and red flags.

Where to keep it

Make versions for your bag, desk, car, school nurse, or travel pouch. Check expiration dates monthly and replace anything used during an attack.

Safety note

Keep medication away from children and do not share prescription medicine. If symptoms are sudden, severe, neurologic, or different from your usual migraine, seek urgent help.

Sources checked: MedlinePlus managing migraines at home, NHS migraine, MedlinePlus migraine.

Should my migraine kit include medication?

Only medication that is prescribed or otherwise safe for you. Ask your clinician or pharmacist what belongs in your kit.