All triptans (the class of medication that Migard belongs to) have a similar method of action, but you might find that different active ingredients suit you more or less depending on your needs.
Frovatriptan (the active ingredient in Migard), though, differs from other triptans in that it stays in your body for longer, with a half-life of around 26 hours (compared to 3-6 hours for other triptans). [1] This can be beneficial for you if you find that your migraines recur in the days following a migraine - meaning that you’ll be less likely to have to take more medication.
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Migard is a migraine relief tablet that lasts for longer in your other system than other treatments.
- It contracts blood vessels in your brain that have widened, which are thought to be the cause of migraines.
- Can relieve migraines in under two hours, and stays active in your system to prevent them coming back.
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What is Migard?
Migard is a branded tablet treatment that provides symptom relief for migraines. Migraines are a moderate-to-severe headache that usually involve throbbing pain in one side of the head. They can also often be accompanied by increased sensitivity to light and sound, as well as feelings of nausea.
Migard is a type of medication known as a triptan – which only work against migraine headaches, and not against standard tension headaches. Migard should also only be taken when you feel the onset of symptoms as and when they occur, rather than on a scheduled basis to prevent them.
How does Migard work?
It’s not fully understood what causes migraines, but it’s thought that you’re more likely to suffer from them if you have a family history of experiencing migraines, and that they’re often ‘triggered’ by something, such as lack of sleep, stress, certain foods or drinks, or coming on your period. Once triggered, the blood vessels in your brain widen, which is thought to cause the throbbing sensation, and other symptoms are brought on by temporary changes to your brain’s chemistry.
Migard works to counter these symptoms by binding to your brain’s serotonin receptors; narrowing the blood vessels around your brain and blocking the transmission of pain signals.
What doses of Migard are there?
Migard comes only as one dose: 2.5mg of frovatriptan per tablet. If Migard isn’t helping your symptoms as you’d hoped at this dosage you should get in touch with our clinician. You might need to try another treatment.
This page was written by The Treated Content Team. 
This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on May 04, 2022. Next review due on August 01, 2025.
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How to take Migard
You should always take Migard exactly as instructed by our clinician, or according to the advice of your patient information leaflet. The recommended dose for adults is one tablet, at the onset of symptoms. If symptoms persist or reappear, you can take another tablet after waiting for at least two hours. Don’t exceed two tablets per day. To take Migard, simply swallow the tablet whole with a drinkable liquid (with or without food).
How long does it take Migard to work?
Frovatriptan, the active ingredient in Migard, typically gets to work in under two hours to treat your symptoms. If your symptoms don’t improve you should wait at least two hours before taking another dose.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Migard?
If you accidentally take too much Migard you should seek medical help straight away. As Migard isn’t a schedule-based treatment you shouldn’t worry about forgetting any doses.
This page was written by The Treated Content Team. This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on May 04, 2022. Next review due on August 01, 2025.
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