How Can Frequent Migraine Headaches Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2018

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Question : My daughter is 15 and has had 3 migraine headaches this week. She usually has one or two a month. I am concerned.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Needs to get started on migraine prophylaxis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Migraine attacks are precipitated by stress, decreased sleep, skipping or delaying meals.

If the attacks are becoming frequent then prophylaxis medications may be required.

Beta-blockers, flunarizine, divalproex, topiramate, amitriptyline are the available options.

Visit a neurologist for prescription medications.

For pain relief, naproxen can be taken.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Neeraj Kumar, Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng