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Migraine
Alternative Names: Headache - migraine Prevention: Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol Exercise regularly Get enough sleep each night Learn to relax and reduce stress -- try progressive muscle relaxation (contracting and releasing muscles throughout your body), meditation, biofeedback, or joining a support group If you get at least three headaches per month, your doctor may prescribe medication for you to prevent recurrent migraines. Text Continues Below Such prescription drugs include: Beta-blockers such as propranolol (Inderal) Anti-depressants, including tricyclics like amitriptyline (Elavil) or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft) Anti-convulsants such as valproic acid (Depacon, Depakene), divalproex sodium (Depakoate), or topiramate (Topamax) Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil References: Morantz C. Practice Guideline Briefs. Am Fam Physician. Mar 2005; 71(5); 1019-899. Schroeder BM . AAFP/ACP-ASIM release guidelines on the management and prevention of migraines.  Am Fam Physician. Mar 2003; 67(6): 1392, 1395-7. Noble J, ed. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001. Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>