Rest in a dark, quiet room
Drink water or an electrolyte drink
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label
Use a cold pack on your forehead or neck
Try a small amount of caffeine if it usually helps you
Eat a light snack if you have not eaten recently
Avoid screens, bright lights, and loud noise
Lie still and relax your jaw, shoulders, and neck
Take any prescribed migraine medicine as directed
Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or impaired
Seek urgent medical care if it is sudden, severe, unusual, or comes with weakness, confusion, fever, stiff neck, vision loss, or trouble speaking