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Can my migraine pills help my depression?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Absolutely: Antidepressant medications (TCA, SSRI, SNRI), which are usually used to treat depression,can be effective in preventing migraine headaches.

Answered 2/14/2015

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