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Monday, October, 26, 2009

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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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...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?
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05/28/07 #10 - Maxalt and Zoloft? Migraine preventives?
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...problems. You would, of course, want to report any side effects to your neurologist. As for... Read more »

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Was Torcetrapib’s Crash and Burn Fatal for this Class of Drug?
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...suggested that, not only did the drug do the job, but the effects were positively enormous.  ... Read more »

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7/9/07 #7 - Sister on Topamax for Migraines, causing her to be angry?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...candesartan (Atacand) ACE Inhibitors such as LisinoprilMedications originally... 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 »
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 »
Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...use of high blood pressure drugs known as ACE inhibitors may help prevent tolerance to nitrates.Side Effects. Nitrates have many side effects, some of which can be serious.Common side effects of... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...damaged kidneys. However, all diuretics are generally more beneficial than harmful.Common Diuretic Side Effects:FatigueDepression and irritabilityUrinary incontinenceReduced sexual... 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 »

Medications

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This drug belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood... Read more »

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This drug belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood... Read more »

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...be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. Side Effects You may experience headache,... Read more »

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...be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. Side Effects You may experience headache,... Read more »

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...potassium levels, which rarely can cause serious side effects such as muscle weakness or... Read more »

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