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Patients who are having frequent migraines are often placed on prophylactic medications to prevent the migraines from getting started. These medications are taken on a daily basis and not just when headache attacks occur. There are several types of prophylactic medications. If one type loses its effectiveness, it is often necessary to switch the patient to another type. Which type is chosen depends on individual factors present in the patient, such as other medical conditions, medications, personal preferences, etc. The classes of drugs generally used in migraine prophylaxis are:
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