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Divalproex Sodium Info Use Help Prevent Migraines
- Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
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Medications for Preventing Migraine Attacks
The Food and Drug Administration has approved five drugs for prevention of migraine:
- Propanolol (Inderal)
- Timolol (Blacadrene)
- Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
- Topiramate (Topamax)
- OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
Propanolol and timolol are beta-blocker drugs. Divalproex and topiramate are anti-seizure drugs. Many other drugs are also being used or investigated for preventing migraines.
Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers are usually prescribed to reduce high blood pressure....
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