Using preventive medications
May 4th, 2008 . by editor
Doctors who treat migraines should give and prescribe preventive medications. The doctor should know your medical history because of possible side effects. The preventive medications should not have a vast side effect on the patient and it should complement other medicines the patient is also taking and his/her medical conditions. Propranolol (Inderal) is often used first but this should not be prescribed to patients with asthma, COPD or heart diseases. Amitriptyline (Elavil) is also one of the common migraine medications. These medications should be taken first at low doses and would increase in higher doses gradually, if needed. And also, it should be gradually taken for months or years in a daily basis.
