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Prevent Migraine Headache
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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