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I cannot take the tricyclics, atacand, (candesartan) ssris, valproic, propanolol, topomax. tiptans did not work. anything else for migraines?

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Caffeine /chocolate: Should be eliminated for at least a few months to se if they are triggering.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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