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.
Medications to treat an acute migraine attack include: over the counter medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (i.e. Ibuprofen or Naproxen), or prescription medications, such as triptans (i.e. sumatriptan), ergots ( i.e. DHE) and combination drugs (i.e. Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine). Preventative medication can be prescribed by your doctor if the headache frequency is high or if acute medications are not effective. There is a variety of prophylactic medications which include: beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-depressants and anti-seizure medications.