The first step is knowing what type of headache you are having. Older adults tend to have tension-type, migraine or cervicogenic headaches, an expert says.

Hormonal headache treatments An over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen or naproxen, may be enough to stop either a premenstrual syndrome (PMS ...

Headache 41(8), 754-763 (2001). •• Classic study suggesting benefit and synergy of triptan plus a NSAID. Krymchantowski AV. Naproxen sodium decreases migraine recurrence when administered with ...

Naproxen is also available in combination with sumatriptan, a type of selective serotonin receptor agonist, to treat migraines, and in combination with esomeprazole to lower the risk of developing ...