Originally Posted by McSweeney
Ultramarina, have you tried propranolol? This has worked quite well for me, in terms of reducing the intensity and frequency of my headaches. The side effects are minimal.
YMMV - when I was prescribed propanolol - not for migraine - the side effects were intolerable. (It lowers blood pressure; mine was already low; I couldn't function!)

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