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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
Answered 5/19/2016
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Topiramate: A recent randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicentered study concluded "Topiramate showed significant efficacy in migraine prevention
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