One advantage of qualitative methods in exploratory research is that use of open-ended questionsand probing gives participants the opportunity to respond in their own words, rather than forcingthem to choose from fixed responses, as quantitative methods do.
Over-the-counter migraine medications used to address pain include analgesics, NSAIDS, and caffeine, including: 1  Aspirin. 2  Naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS) 3  Ibuprofen (Motrin)  Acetaminophen 1  (Tylenol) Or combinations of these.
Medicines to prevent a migraine. Drugs used to prevent migraines include: 1  Anticonvulsants, such as topiramate. 2  AntidepressantsAntidepressants, such as amitriptyline. 3  Antihistamine, such as cyproheptadine. 4  Beta-blockers, such as propranolol. 5  Botulinum toxinBotulinum toxin, such as Botox. 6  Calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil. 7  Histamine.