Migraine prophylaxis: Key points for the practising clinician

F. Moschiano; D. D'Amico; Gennaro Bussone

doi:10.1007/s10072-009-0055-5

Migraine prophylaxis: Key points for the practising clinician

F. Moschiano, D. D'Amico, Gennaro Bussone

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico "C. Besta"

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Abstract

Migraine is a significant burden on individuals and society. Patients with most severe forms require preventive treatments, whose aim is to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and consequently the overall impact of migraine. Although various medications are available for migraine prophylaxis, only a minority of migraineurs receive these drugs. This brief paper summarizes the most important indications for starting migraine prophylaxis, and provides an overview of the salient characteristics of available preventive drugs, to guide the choice of the most appropriate medication for a given patient.

Original language	English
Journal	Neurological Sciences
Volume	30
Issue number	SUPPL. 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-009-0055-5
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

Guidelines
Migraine
Preventive drugs
Prophylaxis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Clinical Neurology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Dermatology

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