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Classic Migraine - Migraine with Aura
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
An individual can lower the risk for migraine with aura by identifying and avoiding triggers. People who are sensitive to tyramine, for example, should not drink red wine. Medicines used to prevent migraines include the following:
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
If the migraines are infrequent and mild, there are few long-term effects. If they are frequent and severe, they can greatly impair a person's ability to function or work. Rarely, a migraine can cause a stroke.
What are the risks to others?
Migraines with aura are not contagious and pose no risk to others.