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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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05/28/07 #5 - Lisionopril and Diamox effective for Migraine with vestibular manifestations?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Are Lisinopril and Diamox effective in treating migraines with vestibular... Read more »

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Chicken Soup for the Heart
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...was prepared in the study and fed to rats and the effects on blood pressure where examined. ... Read more »

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Medications - thoughts running wild, insomnia, weight loss?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...am doing ok. I am taking Effexor XR, Clonazepam, Lisinopril for blood pressure, and Lyrica for... Read more »

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Paying for Name Brand Osteoarthritis Medicine: There has to be a way!
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...on my osteoarthritis and others left me with side effects that I don't even want to talk... Read more »

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Thiazide Diuretics: A First-line Mistake?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...heart attack) as non-thiazide antihypertensives, lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) and amlodipine (a... Read more »

Health Guide

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
...and conditions that put them at risk for the development of CHF. The condition is treatable and its effects are often reversible. How the heart works The heart pumps oxygen and nutrients to the... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Causes
...experts hypothesize that deficiencies in magnesium may be responsible for triggering symptoms. The effects are likely to be more complicated than this, however, since taking calcium supplements... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...that statins might promote growth of new blood vessels and help prevent intermittent claudication.Side effects of statins include headaches, skin rashes, muscle aches, sexual dysfunction,... Read more »
Scleroderma: Medications
...nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is the gold standard. Others used include diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor). Side effects vary among different preparations, and may include fluid accumulation in the... Read more »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...long-term basis (maintenance therapy) after a first heart attack to help prevent future heart attacks.Side Effects. Beta-blocker side effects include fatigue, lethargy, vivid dreams and... Read more »

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