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What are acute and preventative migraine therapies?

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyMegan Burke, MDin October 2025
Updated onOctober 24, 2025
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There are two different therapies to manage migraines. Learn the differences and why you may need both.

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