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Migraine with aura is sometimes termed classic migraine while migraine without aura is often called common migraine. Aura is usually a visual phenomenum that will last up to 1 hour before the head pain starts.

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37 year experience in Dentistry

Is a type of:

Migraine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Classic migraine
Sumatriptan
4
7 reviews
Propranolol
2.8
4 reviews

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