What is Atypical Migraine?

Atypical Migraine, also known as common migraine, is a type of migraine that is not preceded by a sensory disturbance (aura). Clinically this type of migraine is referred to as migraine without aura. Headaches are generally one-sided and may be accompanied by nausea and other debilitating symptoms.

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What do patients take to treat Atypical Migraine and its symptoms?

Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments

Treatment name Efficacy Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
Zolmitriptan
(Zomig-ZMT, Zomig)
2
2
Sumatriptan
(Sumax, Imigran, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex)
2
Naproxen Prescription
(Anaprox-DS, Naproxen 375, Naprelan 500, Naprosyn)
2
rizatriptan
(Maxalt, Maxalt MLT)
1
Eletriptan
(Relpax)
0
Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
0
Diclofenac
(Naklofen, Dicloflex, Cambia, Zipsor)
0
Aspirin
(Trombyl, Coated Baby Aspirin, Cardio Aspirin, Kroger aspirin)
0

These charts show data from Atypical Migraine patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Atypical Migraine at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
90% Females
10% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 81
20-29 yrs 29
30-39 yrs 17
40-49 yrs 10
50-59 yrs 4
60-69 yrs 1
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 144
Not Officially Diagnosed 23

These charts show data from Atypical Migraine patients who have completed their condition history