The symptoms of an ocular migraine, although scary, are short-lived, meaning that most people don't need to seek treatment for them. There is some question of whether these migraines can be treated or prevented by using drugs typically prescribed for epilepsy, such as Topamax or Depakote. Many physicians also see a potential in beta-blockers (traditionally used as blood pressure medicines) and tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil or Pamelor.

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