Table 8 Preventive medication against episodic migraine in a prioritized order and recommended doses for adult. Valproate should not be prescribed in women of childbearing age
| Drug | Daily dose |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol/propranolol | 50–200 mg/40–240 mg |
| Candesartancilexetil | 16 (24–32) mg |
| Topiramate | 25–100 (200) mg |
| Amitriptyline | 10–100 mg |
| Flunarizin | 5–10 mg |
| Valproate | 500–1800 mg |
| Lisinopril | 20 mg |
| Pitzotifen | 1.5–3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 360 mg |