Urgent Care for Migraine & Severe Headache
Migraine that won't quit despite OTC meds? Urgent care can give injectable treatments and IV fluids to break the cycle.
Find Urgent Care Near You$200-$400
At urgent care. ER treatment for the same condition typically costs 5-15× more.
Common Symptoms
- Throbbing or pulsing pain (often one side of the head)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
- Visual disturbances (aura)
- Pain lasting hours to days
- Worsening with physical activity
How Urgent Care Treats Migraine & Severe Headache
- Inject migraine-specific medications (toradol, sumatriptan, dexamethasone)
- Provide IV fluids and anti-nausea medication
- Quiet, darker exam rooms while you're treated
- Rule out more serious causes (CT scan referral if suspected)
- Prescribe medications for future migraines
What to Expect at Your Visit
Migraine treatment at urgent care can be remarkably fast — many patients leave 60-90 minutes later feeling significantly better. The 'migraine cocktail' (toradol, anti-nausea, IV fluids) often breaks even severe migraines. Cost: $200-$400.
- Sudden, severe 'thunderclap' headache (worst of your life — could indicate aneurysm)
- Headache with stiff neck, fever, and confusion (possible meningitis)
- Headache with weakness, numbness, slurred speech, or facial droop (possible stroke)
- Headache after a head injury
- First migraine over age 50
- Seizure with the headache
Frequently Asked
What is a migraine cocktail?
It's a combination of medications often given via IV in the urgent care or ER setting: an NSAID (like ketorolac/Toradol), an anti-nausea med (like metoclopramide or ondansetron), and IV fluids. It works for many people when oral migraine meds have failed.
How is a migraine different from a tension headache?
Migraines are typically more severe, often one-sided, and include nausea, light sensitivity, and visual changes. Tension headaches feel like a band of pressure around the head and are usually less debilitating. Urgent care can help with both but the treatment differs.
Urgent Care Clinics That Can Help
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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Always call 911 for emergencies and consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical decisions.