Is it ever "too late" to treat my migraine?

The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Migraines are very painful headaches with certain identifying features, such as unilaterality, throbbing, nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Patients are generally advised to treat their migraine attacks early or they risk not achieving adequate pain relief. This pamphlet is designed to suggest that patients do have effective treatment options, even if they miss the opportunity to treat an attack early in its course