It is rare to establish the causes of chronic headache, and its treatment usually consists in stopping the symptoms of an attack. Therefore, prophylaxis of migraine is so important, allowing to prevent repeated exacerbations of the disease. The correct integrated approach guarantees long periods of remission of pathology and a decrease in the intensity of the pain syndrome.
Preparations for migraine prevention
Neuropathologists are advised not to engage in independent selection of drugs, but first consult a doctor. The specialist will be able to correctly assess the individual characteristics of the patient, his existing chronic diseases and contraindications to various medications.
The most effective means for the prevention of migraine are beta-blockers :
- Metoprolol;
- Obsidan;
- Atenolol;
- Propranolol;
- Anaprilin and others.
In rare cases, Vasobral is prescribed, which is a complex of caffeine and alpha-dihydroergocryptin.
In parallel with adrenoblokatorami recommended:
1. Antidepressants:
- Simbalt;
- Velafax;
- Amitriptyline;
- Velaxin;
- Ixelles;
- Milnacipran;
- Duloxetine;
- Venlafaxine.
2. Calcium channel blockers:
Flunarizine.
3. Anticonvulsants:
- valproic acid;
- Topiramate.
Prevention of migraine folk remedies
Prescriptions for alternative medicine are ineffective in this disease, so they can only be used as an auxiliary preventive treatment.
Neuropathologists are skeptical about folk remedies, considering them a waste of money and time. The only recommended medicine is tea made from mint leaves. This drink really helps to relax the blood vessels and slightly weaken the sensitivity of the nervous system to painful attacks. But mint tea should not be abused, it is enough to drink it once a day.