I am on the 25th day of migraine. I take Imitrex 100mg tablets for the pain. I saw my neurologist on day 10 and he prescribed Depakote 250mg at bedtime. He also scheduled me for a sleep study, showing mild sleep apnea. Apparently I stop breathing about 12 times per hour, but no lowered blood oxygen levels. On my next visit to the neurologist, (day 20 of migraine) he increased the Depakote to 500mg daily and said I have no other options besides another preventative medication...
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