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There are over 20 excellent acute treatments for migraine headache.
Triptan Migraine Treatments
Triptans are the most frequent prescription medication prescribed to treat migraines. Because they were so revolutionary and because there are so many different forms available, Dr. Loftus has devotes a separate page on the website for just this one class of medications. Learn more about Triptans
Other Acute Migraine Treatments
Fortunately, we now have a lot of FDA approved treatments for acute migraine that are not triptans. This includes 2 prescription NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories), 2 CGRP receptor antagonist, 1 5HT-1A agonist, as well as multiple forms of dihydroergotamine. Learn more about other Acute Treatments
Electronic Devices to Treat Migraine Headaches
There are 5 non-invasive electronic devices that are approved by the FDA to treat acute migraine headache. Dr. Loftus is familiar with all of them. Learn more about Devices to treat Migraines
Office Rescue Treatments
When at home treatments fail, Dr. Loftus offers rescue treatments to his current patients who feel that they would otherwise need to go to an ER or urgent care. These non-narcotic treatments consist of both injectable or intravenous therapies (that could be offered in an ER but rarely are) as well as procedures performed by some headache specialists. While Dr. Loftus does not maintain after hour options, it turns out most patients presenting to an ER for a migraine have waited 3 days before seeking help. Waiting to get help for a severe headache is only appropriate for patients that have long standing migraines. If you have never had a severe headache before and suddenly have the worst headache of your life, you should go to an ER and get checked. Learn more about office rescue treatments
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Benjamin W.(Patient Since 2015)
Dr. Loftus has been a great help with my migraines. I recommend him (and have) to anybody suffering from migraines.
Cynthia W.(Patient Since 2016)
Dr. Loftus is the best migraine doctor I have seen. He completely understands the syndrome and offers many solutions. I highly recommend him.
Providing headache and hyperhidrosis care & wellness for over 25 years.
Dr. Brian Loftus, M.D.
Dr. Loftus is Board Certified in Headache Medicine as well as Neurology. In private practice since 1994, Dr. Loftus’ practice has gotten busier and he has decided to concentrate his practice in areas that he can make a particular difference compared to other neurologist. Therefore, Dr. Loftus has chosen to focus his neurology practice on headaches & head pain, headaches during pregnancy, and hyperhidrosis. In the spring of 2006, Dr. Loftus relocated his practice from the Texas Medical Center to Bellaire, just 5 miles west. He has been named a Texas Monthly “Super Doctor” and an H Texas magazine “Top Doctor” multiple times.