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In your option which migraine preventatives do you feel most effective. i've tried amitriptyline and nortriptyline but hallucinations were bad at nigt?

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Migraine prevention: Topiramate, magnesium and propranolol are also effective preventer treatments for migraine

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Answered 5/19/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Topiramate: A recent randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicentered study concluded "Topiramate showed significant efficacy in migraine prevention

Answered 8/22/2016

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A member asked:

In your option which migraine preventatives do you feel most effective. i've tried amitriptyline and nortriptyline but hallucinations were bad at nigt?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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