Migraine Headache Prophylaxis
Migraine causes a migraine attack: a throbbing headache, often severe and on one side, with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Prophylaxis is the daily treatment aimed at making attacks less frequent.
Key points
- Prophylaxis medicines such as topiramate calm overactive nerve signals in the brain, reducing how often a migraine attack occurs rather than stopping one already underway.
- Migraine attacks vary in frequency and severity, and prophylaxis is considered when they become disruptive to daily life.
Medicines listed for Migraine Headache Prophylaxis
The listed product for this indication is Topamax, which contains topiramate (Topiramate) and is available as a tablet in four strengths. Topiramate is a medicine used both for seizure disorders and for migraine headache prophylaxis, a preventive approach to migraine.