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Beta blockers for migraine prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffBeta blockers — commonly used to treat coronary artery disease and high blood pressure — can help prevent migraines, too. Examples include:
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)
- Nadolol (Corgard)
- Propranolol (Inderal)
Fatigue and reduced capacity for strenuous physical activity are common side effects of beta blockers. Other side effects may include cold hands, sleep problems, loss of sex drive, impotence, memory disturbance and depression.
Your use of beta blockers may be limited if you have any of these conditions:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Raynaud's disease
- Diabetes that requires insulin
- Slow heart rate
- Low blood pressure
