Drugs used to prevent migraines include blood pressure medications (e.g., beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline [Elavil]), and anticonvulsants (e.g., valproate [Depakote], gabapentin [Neurontin], and topiramate [Topamax])
Oral Supplements : Oral supplements are widely available, and research suggests that, at high doses, they can be just as effective as injections for correcting deficiency[21], making them a viable alternative for many individuals
For many, these injections offer a dramatic and positive shift in overall health and well being
Still others note that any change in routine, including injection stress, can produce psychosomatic headaches