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.
If you have three or more severe, prolonged migraines per month, your doctor may suggest you try medicine and other tactics to prevent your attacks, such as: 1  Blood pressure drugs like propranolol, verapamil, and others. 2  Antidepressants. 3  Anti-seizure drugs.  Muscle 1  relaxants. Relaxation and biofeedback techniques.