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What are prophylactic medications for migraine headaches?
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Several: Topiramate, certain beta blockers(not all penetrate the blood brain barrier) and verapamil are the mainstays to date.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See below: Propranalol, timolol, divalproex, topiramate, tricyclic antidepressants, indomethacin, naproxen, lithium, methysergide, and otc riboflavin, butterbur, feverfew, coq-10. Talk to your doctor about which might be best for you.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Several families: Prophylactic medications include Tricyclic antidepressants, most commonly amitriptyline Anticonvulsants such as Topiramate and Depakote Beta blockers such as Inderal Antihistamines such as Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride).
Answered 5/21/2015
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