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Nausea Drugs for Migraines and Headaches
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms which may accompany migraines and headaches in some people. Treating the migraine usually relieves the nausea. However, in some cases, the nausea and vomiting are debilitating or prevent a person from taking their migraine medications. In these cases, a nausea drug may be used to relieve symptoms.
Nausea medications may be taken as pills or -- in severe cases -- as rectal suppositories.
These drugs often have side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Learn more about specific nausea medications below:
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Symptoms Relieved | Possible Side Effects |
| promethazine hydrochloride (available in tablet, syrup, injection, or suppository form) | Phenergan | Nausea, vomiting | Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, excitability, nightmares, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip smacking or chewing movements |
| chlorpromazine (available in suppository form) | Thorazine | Nausea, vomiting | Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, excitability, nightmares, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip smacking or chewing movements |
| prochlorperazine (available in tablet and suppository form) | Compazine | Nausea, vomiting | Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, excitability, nightmares, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip smacking or chewing movements |
| Trimetho-benzamide hydrochloride (available in capsule, injection, syrup, or suppository form) | Tigan | Nausea, vomiting | Low blood pressure, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, uncontrollable muscle movements, and lip smacking or chewing movements |
| metoclopramide hydrochloride (available in syrup, tablet, or injection form) | Reglan | Nausea, vomiting | Uncontrollable muscle movements, lip smacking or chewing movements, sensitivity to sunlight, aching of lower legs, diarrhea |
WebMD Medical Reference
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Jon Glass, MD on September 19, 2009
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