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.
Medication Summary. Pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of migraine can be classified as abortive (ie, for alleviating the acute phase) or prophylactic (ie, preventive). Abortive medications include the following: Selective serotonin receptor (5-HT1) agonists (triptans) Ergot alkaloids.