Preventative Migraine Treatment
Overview
When should patients start preventive medication and how can providers help them choose the right treatments? Our experts cover the basics, like the goals and principles of preventive treatment and share information to help clinicians safely and successfully prescribe treatment. Learn more about new treatment options, common contraindications, treatment timelines and more.
Podcasts
Videos
Preventive Treatment for Migraine
Preventive treatments for migraine should be considered for patients with four or more headache days a month. Here’s how and when preventive measures such as medication or lifestyle changes should be used to treat migraine.
Clinical Pearls on Migraine Prevention
Preventative measures are especially beneficial for patients with frequent, disabling or long-lasting attacks. While 40% of those patients could see improved outcomes, only 15% of patients receive preventive options. Stephanie Nahas, MD, MSEd, FAHS, shares clinical pearls on migraine prevention.
Recent News & Research
Research Summary: Rational Polypharmacy for Migraine
Treating migraine is a complex issue, as there is no cure nor is there a strictly defined way to manage the disease.
Research Summary: A narrative review of the importance of pharmacokinetics and drug–drug interactions of preventive therapies in migraine management
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Incorporating Nutraceuticals for Migraine Prevention
What primary care practitioners should know about nutraceuticals for migraine
Clinical Pearls on Migraine Prevention
Stephanie J. Nahas, MD, FAHS, MSEd explains how migraine prevention and patient education go hand in hand.
Additional Resources
How Do I Help my Patient Choose the Right Preventive Treatment?
What to Know about Prescription Preventives for Migraine
Flowchart: Diagnosing and Treating Migraine
Preventive Therapy for Adolescents with Migraine
Migraine Prevention Medication
The American Headache Society Position Statement On Integrating New Migraine Treatments Into Clinical Practice
Supplements
Acupuncture
Side Effects of Preventive Migraine Treatment
Patient Resources
Migraine Management Techniques: Q&A with Stephanie J. Nahas, MD
To prevent attacks from happening, migraine management is key. Learn techniques to identify and avoid your migraine triggers.
Migraine and the New Anti-CGRP Treatments
What to know about fremanezumab (AJOVY™), the second anti-CGRP treatment for migraine.
How Gepants and Ditans Complement Existing Therapies
Gepants and ditans are the latest treatments for migraine. Read more on how these treatments complement and differ from existing therapies.
Frequently Asked Questions about OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for Migraine
Learn more about Onabotulinum A for migraine, including how therapy works, what treatment feels like and what the potential side effects are.
Headache Journals: Tracking Your Migraine
A headache journal or migraine diary can be a valuable resource in managing your disease. Learn about the different types and how to create one for yourself.
5 Things to Know Before Beginning Acupuncture
Dr. Niushen Zhang discusses 5 things you should know before starting acupuncture for migraine treatment or pain management.
Preventive Migraine Treatment: An Introduction
Preventive migraine treatment is intended to prevent the chances of an attack occurring. Are you a good candidate for preventive therapies?
Obtaining Access to Migraine Treatments
Dr. Thomas Berk discusses hurdles to obtaining access to migraine treatments, including medical insurance and prior authorization.
Top 10 Migraine Triggers and How to Deal with Them
Learn all about the top 10 most common migraine triggers and the American Migraine Foundation's best tips for managing and preventing them.
Seasonal Migraine Triggers
When the seasons and weather change, so can migraine triggers. Learn more about the seasonal impact of migraine and what triggers to look out for.
