Experts Say Migraine Prevention Can Cut Attack Days by 50% With 2-Pronged Treatment
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Updated · Everyday Health · May 29
Experts Say Migraine Prevention Can Cut Attack Days by 50% With 2-Pronged Treatment
6 articles · Updated · Everyday Health · May 29
A combined plan of lifestyle changes and medication can prevent many migraine attacks, with experts saying the usual target is about a 50% reduction in attack days.
Two or more attacks a week—or two disabling attacks a month—can signal a need for preventive medication, especially when migraine disrupts work, speech, or daily functioning.
Three months is a common window to judge whether prevention is working, though doctors may switch sooner if there is no benefit after 6 to 8 weeks.
Side effects vary by drug and can shape treatment choice, with some medicines linked to weight gain and others to speech or word-finding problems.
Migraine is generally described as a lifelong condition without a permanent cure, but experts say trial and error across different therapies can still reduce both frequency and severity.
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