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Health Encyclopedia: Medications Used For Migraine Prevention

Medications Used for Prevention


Many drugs are being used or investigated for preventing migraines. To date, most standard drugs provide only modest protection.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for Prevention

Standard NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (common pain relievers that are available over-the-counter or in prescription form). NSAIDs may be used for prevention of migraine under the following circumstances:

  • Nonprescription NSAIDs. Regular, preventive use of low-dose as...
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Expert & Community Posts

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By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...different beta blockers, but my body has terrible side effects. I am post graves disease too. I... Read more »

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Treating Anxiety Disorders with Medications
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...SSRIs. Generic names: amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline Benzodiazepines promote... Read more »

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Migraine Prevention
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...abortive medications are not tolerated, cause side effects, or are ineffective, migraine... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia Medication
...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years.  However, because of frequent side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...While some people may not feel relief from anxiety symptoms and some may not be able to tolerate side effects, the majority of people do find relief from the debilitating impact of anxiety in... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...small doses are necessary for relief of fibromyalgia. Therefore, although tricyclics have several side effects, these side effects may be less frequent in fibromyalgia patients than in those... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...appear to pose the greatest risk of high blood pressure. Sulindac has the smallest effect.Other side effects of NSAIDs include dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches, skin rashes, and possibly... Read more »

Medications

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...to time to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Keep all medical appointments.... Read more »

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...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood... Read more »

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...tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline) "water pills" (diuretics such... Read more »

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...tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline) certain "water pills"... Read more »

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