How to Prevent and Treat Tension and Migraine Headaches

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English - January 23, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB - ★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Episode 80. Learn about lifestyle modifications and medications used to prevent headaches and treat them.

Notes about tension headaches:

Medications: Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or Aspirin. Read the label and talk to your doctor first!
Ask your doctor about prophylactic therapy (amitriptyline).

Notes about migraine headaches:

Medications: Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Excedrin, Aspirin. Read the label and talk to your doctor first!
Ask your doctor about triptans and prophylactic therapy like Topamax, Depakote, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Other options: Botox (Onabotulinum toxin A), monoclonal antibodies (erenumab, galcanezumab, fremanezumab), acupuncture, therapy, and biofeedback

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