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A member asked:

I am in nursing school and i am taking 75mg of topamax (topiramate) for chronic migraines and 10mg of zyrtec and its making me drowsy when i try to study. is ther?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: If you have already tried beta blocker without success, you should consider getting Botox injections - approved by FDA for chronic or frequent migraines.

Answered 9/28/2016

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