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Amitriptyline is used as a preventive for Migraine patients. It does not work for everyone however. For those who find relief, it works quite well. Others find it useless. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.

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Topamax (topiramate) is an anti-seizure medicine that is often very effective when used for the prevention of Migraine attacks. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.

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