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What is the best prescription medication for migraines?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

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Multiple options: There are a number of options available and what works for one person may not work for another... I would talk over the options with your physician... It may require trying a few to see which works best with the fewest side effects..

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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