Paige has a history of chronic migraines and would benefit from preventative medication. Education regarding migraine preventive medication includes:
1. Medication is taken at the beginning of the headache to prevent it from getting worse.
2. Medication alone is the best preventative against migraines occurring.
3. Medication should not be used more than four times a month.
4. The goal of treatment is to reduce migraine occurrence by 50%.
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