Preventive Headache MedicinesCurrent as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Preventive Headache MedicinesTopic OverviewPreventive medicines are used to avoid severe or chronic headaches, such as migraines or cluster headaches. They are not used to treat headaches after they begin. Examples of preventive medicines are:
In order for these medicines to work, you will need to use them exactly as your doctor tells you to. You may need to take them daily even when you do not have a headache. Some people only have to take preventive medicines for a few months. Other people need to take them long-term. Botulinum toxin is given as multiple shots every 12 weeks. Health ToolsHealth Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
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Current as of: October 9, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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