Herseth, Jonathan2010-07-222010-07-222010-07-22https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92299The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Migraines in children can be a serious problem affecting both life and school. Recurrent headaches on one side of the head or both with throbbing sensation associated with an upset stomach and vomiting, changes in vision, dizziness may indicate migraines. Lifestyle changes can help to decrease these headaches. In some cases, medications may be used to prevent headache or decrease the frequency of headaches for those who do not respond to more conservative efforts to decrease. Topiramate (Topamax) is a medication that has been shown in kids to reduce the frequency and the severity of headaches. Some side effects may be nervousness, electrolyte imbalance, emotional changes and kidney stones. Other medications have also been used with good results.en-USPediatricadolescentchildhoodmigrainespreventionOther