Which of the following is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used for migraine prophylaxis?

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Which of the following is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used for migraine prophylaxis?

Blocking the angiotensin II type 1 receptor can help prevent migraine by reducing vascular and inflammatory signals in the trigeminovascular system that drive attacks. Among ARBs, candesartan has been studied in randomized trials for migraine prophylaxis and has shown a meaningful reduction in monthly migraine days with good tolerability. That evidence supports its use specifically for preventing migraines. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, not an ARB; amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker; losartan is an ARB but has less robust evidence for migraine prevention compared with candesartan.

Blocking the angiotensin II type 1 receptor can help prevent migraine by reducing vascular and inflammatory signals in the trigeminovascular system that drive attacks. Among ARBs, candesartan has been studied in randomized trials for migraine prophylaxis and has shown a meaningful reduction in monthly migraine days with good tolerability. That evidence supports its use specifically for preventing migraines. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, not an ARB; amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker; losartan is an ARB but has less robust evidence for migraine prevention compared with candesartan.

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