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I suffer from migraines and recently lost my insurance. what meds can i take to help wuth the headace and nausea that comes with it i cannot take nsaids due to an ulcer?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Magnesium: magnesium is a good migraine preventer, it is cheap, and it will not bother the stomach. Consider mag oxide 500 mg daily. It does not work for everyone, but it is worth a try. For treatment of occasional migraines, you may want something like midrin.

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Answered 5/17/2016

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A member asked:

I suffer from migraines and recently lost my insurance. what meds can i take to help wuth the headace and nausea that comes with it i cannot take nsaids due to an ulcer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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