Best Medicines for Headache in India
Treatment depends on type: tension, migraine, or secondary.
Last updated: June 2026
Paracetamol
Use: First choice for tension headache.
Side effects: Very safe
Side effects: Very safe. First choice for tension headache.
Ibuprofen
Use: For headache with inflammation.
Side effects: Stomach irritation
Side effects: Stomach irritation. For headache with inflammation.
Sumatriptan
Use: Specifically for migraine attacks.
Side effects: Tingling, chest tightness
Side effects: Tingling, chest tightness. Specifically for migraine attacks.
When to See a Doctor
Sudden severe headache, worst ever, with fever/stiff neck, or increasing frequency.
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