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Memantine for migraine

by James on 17 November 2007

Memantine is technically a moderate affinity NMDA-receptor antagonist used for Alzheimer patients to improve memory.  It’s available in the USA, Europe, Mexico, and some countries in South America.  It’s sold as Axura, Akatinol, Namenda and Ebixa. Memantine is now being used "off label" for both migraine and tension headache.  In the case of migraine, it [...]

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