Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Prevention and Treatment

Figure 1. Photo of oral contraceptives.

Various precipitants of migraine events have been identified, including:

• Hormonal changes, such as those accompanying menstruation (common), pregnancy, and ovulation

• Medications (eg, vasodilators, oral contraceptives)

• Caffeine withdrawal

• Excessive or insufficient sleep

• Stress

• Smoking

• Exposure to bright or fluorescent lighting

• Strong odors (eg, perfumes, colognes, petroleum distillates)

• Head trauma

• Weather changes

• Motion sickness

• Cold stimulus (eg, ice cream headaches)

• Lack of exercise

• Fasting or skipping meals

• Red wine

Some factors that seem like triggers may in fact be early migraine symptoms.

Learn more about migraine triggers.

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Cite this: Helmi L. Lutsep. Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Prevention and Treatment - Medscape - Feb 04, 2022.