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 could include: 1  Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (BenadrylÂ®) 2  Narcotic pain medication such as morphine, oxycodone (OxyContinÂ®), and hydrocodone (VicodinÂ® and LortabÂ®) 3  Opioid cough medications such as codeine cough syrup. 4  Sleeping medications such as zolpidem (AmbienÂ®)