There are various sampling methods. The one chosen will depend on a number of factors (such as time, money etc.). 1. Random Sampling Everyone in the entire target population has an equal chance of being selected. This is similar to the national lottery.
Keeping a migraine journal will help the doctor determine the severity of migraine attacks and give the migraine specialist a better understanding of which medications may work best. Many different types of medications are used for acute migraine treatment, some of which include: Triptans.
Tricyclic antidepressants are sometimes prescribed to treat various types of pain, including headache. Amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep) is the best studied for pain relief and the most often prescribed for migraine prevention: it's about 60% effective in thwarting such headaches. Other tricyclics used in migraine prevention include doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), and nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor).