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Is Topamax, Effective For Migraine?
I ve recently been prescribed Topamax for migraines and when I first started taking it I experienced some side effects similar to those described by many others. My question is, is this a highly recommended medication for migraines for long term use or will it result in permanent damage?
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Hello and welcome.
Topamax is mainly an anti-convulsant medication, and not necessarily for the migraine. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about what his/her plan of treatment is. Specifically for the migraines you could use sumatriptan or propranolol preparations.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
Topamax is mainly an anti-convulsant medication, and not necessarily for the migraine. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about what his/her plan of treatment is. Specifically for the migraines you could use sumatriptan or propranolol preparations.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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