FAQ

Yes — for migraine prevention specifically, acupuncture has been shown in multiple rigorous clinical trials to be as effective as commonly prescribed preventive medications — including topiramate, valproate, and beta blockers — in reducing migraine frequency. A Cochrane review concluded that acupuncture is at least as effective as preventive drug therapy and considerably better tolerated, with fewer and less severe side effects. For prevention specifically, it stands on comparable footing with first-line pharmaceutical options.

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