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The Scope · July 1 · 18 min

Triptans, CGRPs, and Botox: Your Migraine Medication Options Explained

Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, walks through rescue medications like triptans and CGRP antagonists, prevention options ranging from blood pressure drugs to Botox, and why setting realistic expectations matters more than chasing a cure.

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Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, walks through rescue medications like triptans and CGRP antagonists, prevention options ranging from blood pressure drugs to Botox, and why setting realistic expectations matters more than chasing a cure.

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