Medication
How to track migraine medication safely
Keep an accurate medication log to avoid medication-overuse headache and give your clinician the full picture.
Log every dose
- Record the medication name, dose, and exact time taken.
- Separate acute (rescue) medication from preventive medication.
- Note whether it gave relief, partial relief, or none.
Watch your acute-medication days
- Many guidelines flag using acute medication on 10+ days a month as a risk.
- Use the app to count medication days, not just doses.
- Bring these counts to your next appointment.
Stay safe
- Never change a prescribed regimen based on the app alone.
- Discuss any pattern of frequent use with your clinician.
Migraine Manager is a personal health journal, not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. Always follow your clinician's advice for diagnosis, medication, and treatment decisions.
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Acute vs. preventive migraine medication?
Acute treatment is used during attacks; preventive treatment aims to reduce how often attacks happen or how disabling they are. Read the guide.
Medication-overuse headache?
Frequent use of acute headache medicine can worsen headache patterns and should prompt a clinician-guided treatment review. Read the guide.
How to prepare for a neurologist or doctor appointment?
Turn months of logs into a clear, clinician-ready summary so you make the most of a short appointment. Read the guide.