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Best Daily Medication To Prevent Migraines
Preventive medications are taken daily to reduce the frequency and severity of Migraine attacks and headaches. Most doctors recommend preventive medications if you average one Migraine a week or more.
There are four medications that are FDA approved for the prevention of Migraine:
- propranolol (brand name Inderal)
- timolol (brand name Blocadren)
- divalproex sodium (brand name Depakote, Depakote ER)
- topiramate (brand name Topamax)
There are many other medications (more than 100 total) that...
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