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I suffer from migraines and hear it may make me at risk of stroke, female of 45 non smoker, meds are bisoprolol for svt and tegretol for epilepsy , ?

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Dr. William Singer answered

Only slight risk: There is only a slight risk of stroke. The highest correlation with migraine and stroke is the use of birth control pills. Speak to your doctor about this.

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Dr. Chaim Colen answered

Likely low risk: Migraine headaches alone are a low risk factor for the development of cerebral stroke.

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A member asked:

I suffer from migraines and hear it may make me at risk of stroke, female of 45 non smoker, meds are bisoprolol for svt and tegretol for epilepsy , ?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Singer answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Chaim Colen answered

Dr Singer and 3 doctors agreed

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