Usual migraine treatment online
A migraine that matches the pattern you already know? Get it reviewed online — not a first, sudden or different headache. Quinn checks for warning signs first, then a clinician can approve your usual treatment.
- No appointment or video call
- NZ clinician reviewed
- Pay only if approved
What to expect
Talk to Quinn, our AI assistant. A NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care.
- For your usual migraine, a clinician can advise on early treatment and may approve your usual medicine
- If migraines are frequent, the clinician may suggest a separate prevention review
- A first, different or warning-sign headache needs urgent or in-person assessment
Is this service right for me?
Start an online assessment if…
- The current episode matches the established migraine in onset, symptoms and severity
- There is no new weakness, numbness, confusion, infection, injury or steadily worsening pattern
Use another service first if…
- A first, sudden worst-ever or clearly different headache
- New weakness, numbness, confusion, vision loss, fever with neck stiffness, injury or progressive change
When to get care sooner
Some symptoms need urgent or in-person care.
Call 111 or seek urgent care now if you…
- have a sudden worst-ever (thunderclap) headache
- have new weakness
- have facial droop
- have speech or vision changes
- become confused
- have neck stiffness with fever
- have a headache clearly different from your usual migraines
About usual migraine
Migraine is a long-term condition that causes repeated headaches, often with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. It cannot be cured, but early treatment and understanding your triggers can make attacks easier to manage.
- A headache matching a previously diagnosed migraine pattern
- The usual combination of pain, nausea, light or sound sensitivity, with or without the usual aura
How your online consultation works
No appointment or video call to book. See the current clinician review time before you start.
- Tell QuinnDescribe your concern in your own words. Quinn, our AI assistant, gathers the information for your clinician.
- Clinician reviewA registered NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care. They may ask for more detail.
- Receive your careApproved documents are saved in My care. Any prescription goes to your chosen pharmacy.
Keep your usual GP. You choose whether to share your approved consultation summary with your usual practice.
What we’ll ask about
Answer naturally. Quinn follows up on what matters to your situation, using these topics for the assessment.
- Onset, pattern, aura, nausea and how this compares with the usual migraine
- Sudden worst headache, new weakness or numbness, confusion, fever, injury or progressive change
- Frequency, pain-relief use, pregnancy, heart and circulation history, medicines and allergies
Frequently asked questions
Why can only my usual, already-diagnosed migraine be checked this way?
A new or different headache can have another cause. That needs an in-person or specialist look, which isn't safe to assess from a description alone.
What commonly triggers a migraine attack?
Common triggers include dehydration, poor sleep, skipped meals, alcohol, bright lights and too much caffeine.
Can migraine be cured?
No, it's a long-term condition, but most people can get it to a manageable level. A reduction in frequency or severity of around a third to a half is considered a good response to preventive treatment.
Why does using pain relief too often make migraines worse?
Using pain relief or triptans very frequently can itself cause a new kind of daily headache, called medication-overuse headache. That's why there are limits on how often they should be used.
Fees and practical details
Your consultation fee is shown before submission. Your card is charged only if care is approved; medicine and pharmacy costs are separate.