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.
1 Pain-relieving medications. Also known as acute or abortive treatment, these types of drugs are taken during migraine attacks and are designed to stop symptoms.  Preventive medications. These types of drugs are taken regularly, often on a daily basis, to reduce the severity or frequency of migraines.