A 40-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about taking propranolol and topiramate(generic topamax) together for migraine preventative?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Priyanka Chaudhryanswered
Neurology 13 years experience
Migraines treatment : Yes, you can take both as long as these are helping.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Have treated literally hundreds of migraine patients and due to the nasty side effects of both drugs, stopped using them years ago. Somewhat puzzled as to why the far better-tolerated CGRPs are not mentioned. Get a second opinion.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Aug 16, 2023
Last updated Aug 16, 2023
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