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.
These include: 1  Aspirin. 2  Sinus relief medications. 3  Acetaminophen. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen.  Sedatives for 1  sleep. Codeine and prescription narcotics.  Over-the-counter combination headache remedies that have caffeine (such as Anacin, Bayer Select, Excedrin)