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A Friend Of Mine Uses Topomax For Migraines. The Generic

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Posted on Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Question: A friend of mine uses Topomax for migraines. The generic version doesn’t seem to work. She has received some financial relief from XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX in the past to cover the expense of the name brand. She cannot get this service any longer. Can you think of any alternatives for her? The migraines are incapacitating and frequent.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Some alternatives for her listed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to " Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Besides Topamax, other prophylactic migraine treatment ways include betablocker drugs ( propranolol ), tricyclic antidepressants ( amitryptilin etc.), valproate, methysergide, etc.

It is necessary to discuss with your friend's Neurologist for the substitution of the topamax with one of the above mentioned possible drugs that may be more appropriate regarding your friend's condition and the economic problem.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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A Friend Of Mine Uses Topomax For Migraines. The Generic

Brief Answer: Some alternatives for her listed below. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to " Ask a Doctor " service. I have read your query and here is my advice. Besides Topamax, other prophylactic migraine treatment ways include betablocker drugs ( propranolol ), tricyclic antidepressants ( amitryptilin etc.), valproate, methysergide, etc. It is necessary to discuss with your friend's Neurologist for the substitution of the topamax with one of the above mentioned possible drugs that may be more appropriate regarding your friend's condition and the economic problem. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.