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 migrainemedications. 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