Rest in a quiet, dark room
Drink water or other fluids
Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin if safe for you
Use migraine-specific medicines prescribed by a doctor, such as triptans
Take medicine as early as possible at the start of symptoms
Apply a cold pack to the forehead or neck
Avoid bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells
Eat a small snack if you have not eaten
Sleep if possible
Limit caffeine if it worsens symptoms
Avoid known migraine triggers
Keep a headache diary
Follow a regular sleep schedule
Eat regular meals
Exercise regularly
Manage stress
See a doctor for frequent, severe, or worsening migraines
Seek urgent medical care for sudden severe headache, weakness, confusion, vision loss, fever, stiff neck, or head injury