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Migraine Headache Prophylaxis

Migraine causes attacks that may bring a severe, throbbing headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine headache prophylaxis focuses on reducing how often these attacks happen.

Topamax

Topiramate

25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 200mg

Topiramate tablets for seizures and migraine prevention. It calms overactive nerve signals in the brain.

From$1.28/ tabletView

Depakote

Divalproex

125mg · 250mg · 500mg · 750mg

Divalproex tablets for seizures and bipolar mania. They calm excessive brain activity that triggers these episodes.

From$0.48/ tabletView

Key points

  • Attack patterns can vary between people and may change from one migraine attack to another.
  • Daily activities may be disrupted during an attack, including work and usual routines.
  • Preventive medicines are one approach used alongside attention to factors linked with migraine attacks.

Medicines listed for Migraine Headache Prophylaxis

The products listed for migraine headache prophylaxis are Topamax and Depakote. Their active ingredients are topiramate and divalproex, which are anti-seizure medicines also used in migraine prevention. Both listed products are tablets with several strengths shown in the catalogue.

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