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2016年11月28日—GoalsofPreventiveTherapy...Migrainepreventionisintendedtoreducethefrequency,sufferinganddisabilityassociatedwithmigraineattacks.

Preventive medications are taken daily to prevent migraine attacks from occurring. They are not intended for use to treat an acute attack. Many different preventive medications are available, and the choice of medication depends on many factors such as co-existing conditions—including high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, or pregnancy (among others). Therefore, choosing medications for preventive therapy can be a complex process.

Before starting to take medications, several basic principles need to be considered:

The choice of a preventive medication needs to be tailored to meet each person’s individual needs. Co-existing medical conditions (such as depression, obesity, anxiety, among others), drug side effects, other medications being taken, and individual patient needs will help determine which medication a physician chooses.