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I have had migraines since I was 15 and get headaches sometimes 2-3 days a week during a bad spell, and maybe 2 a month minimum.  I have tried all the preventive medications you mentioned and they haven't worked.  I have also tried all the triptans and have found that only one works BETTER than the rest--RELPAX.  It is one of the triptans that, taken as soon as I know I have a headache (or sometimes after one has emerged in my sleep), works for 6-12 hours before my headache returns.  In addition I can take 2 pills over a 24-hour period.  My insurance pays for 12 tablets per month--it is one of the only triptans I can get in a larger quantity prescription.  Otherwise, I'm still dealing w/migraines.  I watch my triggers, ease up and lay down the minute a headache is coming on and try not to do more stuff before the headache gets worse.  I don't suffer any rebound or side effects with RELPAX either.  Good luck and know there are others like you out there.